- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Work and wellbeing
About Sharon
Sharon Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and the effects of trauma. She focuses on practical steps people can use now to feel steadier and more capable. Sharon aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for everyday life.
Her work centers on collaboration and listening first. She helps people talk through traumatic memories, improve how they communicate, and build coping skills for big life changes like divorce or grief. Sharon commonly supports those facing social anxiety, panic, and general anxiety by breaking problems into manageable parts.
Sharon has experience with neurodevelopmental differences such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and with attachment concerns that affect relationships. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and codependency. These topics are handled through steady, practical problem solving rather than quick fixes.
She welcomes people who want faith to be part of their work in therapy, and she aims to create a respectful, listening space where a person can feel heard. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on skills that are useful outside the session.
Sharon practices in California and works with people who want help navigating life transitions, rebuilding after difficult experiences, and creating clearer communication patterns. Her style is calm, direct, and focused on real-world tools that support daily life.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy
Sharon emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety - it teaches simple steps for noticing worry, testing fearful thoughts, and practicing steady breathing and grounding. This helps with social anxiety, panic, and everyday stress.Another helpful approach centers on processing trauma and its effects. It guides people to tell their story at a comfortable pace, learn ways to reduce overwhelming reactions, and develop routines that support recovery and daily functioning. This can be useful for those coping with abuse, traumatic events, or major life disruptions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then suggest techniques and adjust them as needed. This makes therapy a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and family commitments and fewer barriers to regular check-ins. Because the biography did not list specific session formats, please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep continuity of care and fit therapy into a busy routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California, Colorado, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sharon uses a compassionate, collaborative approach that focuses on practical coping skills and clearer communication rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all plans.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of clinical experience supporting people through grief, divorce, anxiety disorders, and transitions, with additional work around neurodevelopmental and attachment concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with licensure noted as TX LCSW and CA LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.