Introduction

Hi, I’m Sharon! It is truly an honor to work with you. Over the past 15 years one thing has remained constant: Trust is the foundation of all effective therapeutic relationships. It is a humbling experience to be allowed into your most private thoughts and feelings. I am a Helper and a Healer. While the work we do together can be emotionally challenging, the reward is reaching your desired outcome - a life designed by you, for you. Together, we can do this.

My Style

Being warm and deeply compassionate is the foundation of my essence. I am human and down to earth so you can expect a space where we can be real, laugh when it’s needed, and tackle the hard stuff head-on. In our work together, we will focus on honing two of life’s most essential skills: communicating effectively and navigating expectations. These are the tools that not only drive progress in therapy but also foster healthier relationships and a more balanced life outside of our sessions.

My Approach

I am an integrative therapist (Licensed Professional Counselor) dedicated to helping individuals live with purpose. Healing begins with being truly seen and heard. I utilize a Person Centered approach to create a safe, non judgmental space where you can be your authentic self. I will guide you and help you navigate the work required for you to achieve the life you have always set out to live.

If you have been hesitant to start therapy, you are not alone! It takes immense courage to walk through the door and begin the process of “unlayering” the protections we carry. I’m dedicated to making that first step as comfortable as possible. Through a compassionate lens and authentic presence, I help my clients feel seen and supported from our very first meeting. Let’s work together to move past the fear and toward lasting change.

My goal is to empower you with the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, teaching you the fascinating ways your subconscious automatic thoughts shape your life. Beyond traditional talk therapy, I utilize a specialized solution-focused approach that I have refined over time to help clients achieve tangible progress towards their goals. I also incorporate Psychodynamic insights to explore the unconscious defense mechanisms we all carry. By identifying which of these mechanisms are working for you and which are standing in your way, we work together to create lasting, meaningful change.

My Specializations

I specialize in supporting adults (18+) through the complexities of:

Anxiety Disorders, including Social anxiety, OCD, Test anxiety, Relationship Distress and the often other side of the coin, depression. I have had great success with clients using a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach in this realm of work. Additionally, I can help you learn how to use diaphragmatic breathing and visual imagery to help de-escalate the anxiety symptoms.

Parenting Challenges & Coaching, I utilize a Solution Focused orientation with this work. We work collaboratively on unique, as well as everyday challenges that can present at any time and can be quite overwhelming. Together, we find what is best for your particular situation. One of my specializations is healing and enhancing parent - teen/young adult relationship issues. In parent/teen sessions, I will see clients as young as 14 years of age together with their parent(s) or legal guardian in the room.

My work with Womens’s Issues, stem from my education, as well as my own personal experiences. This could include work/family balance, peri & post menopause challenges, the stress and anxiety of “Superwoman Syndrome” and Senior issues.

When I work with someone who is demonstrating Self Esteem issues, some examples of that would be “Imposter syndrome”, unequal power dynamics in marriage and partnerships, feelings of inadequacy during marriage, separation or divorce and difficulty asserting needs and creating boundaries in relationships. In this work, I utilize a caring and compassionate “prove for the truth” CBT and a psychodynamic approach.

Family Blending Transitions and Challenges I work with parents who are navigating the intricate transitions of becoming a new family unit. While the union of two adults is often born of love, I understand that merging households, routines and histories is rarely seamless. We work on establishing a united front and clear boundaries to help reduce household tensions.

Pre-Marital Counseling is about being proactive rather than reactive. Even joyous events can have certain challenges; getting ahead of them while we are all in a healthy state of mind can help avoid future difficult topics and conflicts.