Jonathan Shepherd, M.D. is an award-winning mental health professional. Named “Top Doctor” in the field of psychiatry, his comprehensive approach to wellness has made him a highly sought after and well-respected motivational speaker. Renowned for his caring and nurturing bedside manner, Dr. Shepherd has served and provided treatment for clients in a variety of areas including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, and many more. His mission is to help all individuals obtain access to quality mental health services. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School and Adult Psychiatry Program as well as the Johns Hopkins University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Dr. Shepherd blends professionalism and compassion to create healthier communities.
Dr. Shepherd is currently employed as the Chief Clinical Officer for the Department of Behavioral Health for the entire District of Columbia. Through this office, he is responsible for the development, management, and oversight of the public behavioral health system for adults, children, and their families that is consumer driven, community-based, and culturally competent and supports prevention, resiliency, and recovery and the overall well-being of the District of Columbia. Prior to working within the District, Dr. Shepherd was employed with Hope Health Systems, INC. headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland for 12 years and served as its Chief Medical Director.
Dr. Shepherd serves on numerous boards and participates in several organizations that impact and shape the programs for the mental well-being of persons in diverse settings and various communities. He was bestowed the honor of Fellow by the American Psychiatric Association in January 2020 and Distinguished Fellow by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in July 2019 for representing excellence and his significant contributions to the field of psychiatry. In February 2024, Dr. Shepherd was inducted into the American College of Psychiatrists, a prestigious honor bestowed by his fellow psychiatric colleagues.