Sharon Peterson, LCSW
- California
- TX LCSW 119851, CA LCSW 136731
Accepting new clientsVerified 12 hours ago
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Open 22 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 22 of the last 30 days
When Sharon was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 22 days, waitlist or full on 8 days. Most recent check, Oct 27: accepting new clients.
Days available
22/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Sharon has been open to new clients on 22 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Sharon
I'm a therapist with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. I work with clients across the lifespan, helping them navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the profound impact of trauma. My approach is grounded in compassion and collaboration. I specialize in helping clients process traumatic experiences, build healthier communication patterns, and develop coping strategies for life transitions. I'm particularly skilled in supporting those managing anxiety disorders, including social anxiety and panic, as well as individuals working through grief, divorce, and significant life changes. I also have experience supporting clients with neurodevelopmental differences, chronic health challenges, attachment concerns, and family dynamics. Whether you're navigating codependency, body image struggles, caregiver stress, or questions about life purpose and meaning, I'm here to help you find clarity and healing. I welcome clients who value faith as part of their therapeutic journey, and I'm honored to work with older adults and those from diverse backgrounds. My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you feel truly heard and supported as you move toward greater peace and resilience. Read more Show less
What Sharon helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCoping with life changesADHDLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues