Dr. Shepherd: On behalf of Dr. Levin and Rawle, please accept our sincere congratulations on your recent appointment as Chief Clinical Officer at the DC Department of Behavioral Health. We hope to see you at APA HQ soon. Please let us know how we can support you in your new role. Congratulations again! Warmest regards

Thank you Dr. Shepherd for everything you did for Hope Health! As a African American female it is always inspiring when you see African American male in leadership position. Be Blessed in you next position

Good afternoon, Dr Shepherd, I hope this e-mail finds you in good health and high spirits. As you prepare to depart from Hope Health Systems, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for your invaluable contributions to our school based clients mental health and well-being. As a school-based therapist, I have had the privilege of witnessing the positive transformations that have taken place under your guidance. Your departure will undoubtedly leave a void in our school communities, but we are incredibly grateful for the time we had with you. The impact you have made will continue to resonate in the hearts and minds of our students for years to come. On behalf of the entire school based community, I extend our warmest wishes for your future endeavors. May your journey be filled with new opportunities, continued success, and the same compassionate care that you have shown to our students. Thank you, Dr. Shepherd, for being an exceptional child psychiatrist and a wonderful colleague. With sincere appreciation,

Dr. Shepherd's expertise and compassionate approach truly made a difference in my healing journey. They took the time to listen attentively to my concerns, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for me to express my thoughts and emotions. Their deep understanding of mental health allowed them to tailor a treatment plan specifically to address my unique needs.

I just want to say good luck with your new transition. You will definitely be missed, and I know that Hope will not be the same without you. Since you've been here, HHS has expanded, and has really developed even more as an agency and pillar in the community, which I do believe has a lot to do with you. I'm not saying that to butter you up 🙂 I truly mean that. It was a surprise to learn that you were leaving, and I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision, but you have to do what is best for you. I wish you luck (sure you don't need it) and really wish you all the best!