- Trauma-informed support
- Anxiety and stress help
- Adoption and foster care
About Sharon
Sharon Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience helping people through hard life moments. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical strategies for stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and the effects of trauma. Sharon emphasizes clear communication and steady support in sessions.
Her work centers on helping clients process painful events and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life. She guides people to build better communication skills and to create coping tools for transitions like divorce, grief, or major health changes. Sharon also supports people managing anxiety disorders, including social anxiety and panic.
Sharon has experience with attachment concerns, abandonment issues, and challenges tied to neurodevelopmental differences such as autism and Asperger syndrome. She also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, body image, and codependency. Adoption and foster care appear among her focus areas and may be part of conversations when relevant to a client's history.
Her style is collaborative and compassionate. Sessions often involve talking through recent struggles, identifying patterns, and practicing workable skills to improve day-to-day functioning. Faith can be included in therapy when clients want that perspective.
Sharon practices in California and works in English. She holds LCSW credentials and draws on nearly a decade of clinical experience to help people find clearer direction and more resilience.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Sharon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on processing trauma and improving day-to-day coping. Trauma-focused work helps people name what happened, understand how it affects them now, and practice manageable ways to reduce overwhelm and intrusive reactions.She also uses approaches that target anxiety by teaching practical skills - like grounding, breathing, and gradual exposure to feared situations - to reduce panic and improve confidence in social settings. In addition, therapy emphasizes communication skills to help people set boundaries and repair relationship patterns that cause repeated conflict.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose techniques and pace the work so it fits each person’s needs and comfort level.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and reducing travel time. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to keep regular appointments and to apply new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California, Colorado, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sharon address?
Sharon works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and life transitions such as divorce and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a compassionate, collaborative approach that focuses on clear communication and practical coping strategies.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has nine years of clinical experience helping clients manage anxiety disorders, process trauma, and handle family and health-related stressors.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California with credentials listed as TX LCSW and CA LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.