Dr. Shepard G. is a seasoned psychiatrist with extensive experience across public mental health systems, private practice, and academic leadership. He trained in psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY, and later moved to Northern California, where he has served as Chief of Psychiatry in multiple counties, as a staff psychiatrist in both VA and community health systems, and as Associate Director of a psychiatry residency program. Dr. Shepard G. brings more than two decades of experience in treating complex psychiatric conditions across diverse populations. His clinical expertise spans adult psychiatry, treatment-resistant disorders, psychopharmacology, and integrative approaches that combine medication management with psychotherapy. Areas of Expertise • General Adult Psychiatry & Complex Case Management • Treatment-Resistant Mood & Anxiety Disorders • Psychopharmacology & Side-Effect Management • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry • Public Mental Health & Community Psychiatry Leadership • Collaborative Supervision of NPs & PAs • Teaching, Residency Training, and Mentorship Philosophy of Care: Dr. Shepard G. approach is pragmatic, evidence-informed, and collaborative. He partners closely with NPs and PAs to provide thoughtful oversight while respecting clinical autonomy, ensuring that providers feel supported in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Board Certifications

Psychiatry​/​Neurology

Additional Certifications

Strongly recommend Stahl’s Psychopharmacology as required references and source for Continuing Education