Carl is a wonderful mentor whose personal investment and characteristic professionalism have supported the meaningful engagement of hundreds of counseling specialists. As a leader in the field, several of his initiatives and programs have contributed to increased capacity in public health infrastructure and visibility of helping professionals.
Dr. Stephen Lenz, Past-President, Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC)
Carl Sheperis is an innovative leader, teacher, and scholar, who has been nationally recognized for his teaching, research, and service in local communities, academe, and the counseling profession.
Dr. Rick Balkin, Past-Editor, Journal of Counseling and Development (JCD)
I have had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Dr. Carl Sheperis as my program chair at two universities. He is a visionary, extremely hard worker, and a leader in our field. What stands out for me about Dr. Sheperis is his leadership style. He truly believes in wellness of his staff and strives to create one of the most positive work environments.
Dr. Brande' Flamez, ACA Governing Council Representative, President-elect International Association for Marriage and Family Counseling (IAMFC), Distance Clinical Professor - Lamar University
Dr. Sheperis has an unfaltering commitment to teaching and supervision modalities to help students succeed. He focuses his efforts on helping students practically apply what they learn in the classroom into their counseling experiences and develop critical thinking skills. Dr. Sheperis establishes mentoring relationships with students to assist them with continuing their education outside the classroom. He motivates students to build research and assessment skills while being involved with research projects. He also networks within the profession to help students become involved in professional service opportunities.
Dr. Michelle Perepiczka, Past-President Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC)
Dr. Carl Sheperis is an exceptional clinician, mentor, and leader of the decade. Dr. Sheperis provided me with the professional development I needed and great communication. He is a uniquely faceted educator and a great purposeful researcher. If you need an individual of the aforementioned characteristics, contact Dr. Sheperis.
Dr. Earnest E. Airhia, LPC-S, NCC, LAC, CCDP-D, ICADC, USSF-A; President/CEO/Clinical Director Greenpath Int. Inc; NBCC Minority Fellow
Dr. Carl Sheperis has been a leader and mentor for the Clinical Mental Health program at Lamar University and a personal inspiration in my own education. As a winner of the National Board for Certified Counselor Minority Fellow Scholar Award under Dr. Sheperis' supervision, I have learned what it truly means to be a member of the helping profession and continue to grow on my road to becoming a mental health professional.
Isanely Guererro - NBCC Fellow and Visiting Professor, Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Dr. Sheperis is an outstanding man. I've enjoyed working under his leadership!! He's a visionary, a motivator, and a wonderful leader.