- Practical coping skills
- Values-based focus
- Emotion regulation tools
About Sharon
Sharon Sterling is an LCSW based in Arizona who brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and the strains of parenting. Her manner is calm and direct, focused on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Sharon concentrates on the everyday problems that wear people down. She helps with caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people working through life purpose questions and recovery from traumatic experiences.
Her therapeutic style blends practical skills with values-based work. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify what matters most. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-world experiments.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy informs her focus on emotion regulation and coping strategies. Sessions often include step-by-step practice of breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to reduce panic and overwhelm. Sharon works with each person to build routines that fit their day-to-day life.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and small, doable changes. She encourages self-compassion and clear communication skills. Clients leave sessions with concrete tasks to try between appointments and a plan for steady progress.
How ACT, CBT, and DBT Guide Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps that match their values. It focuses on building a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses experiments and practice to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It offers concrete skills for managing intense feelings and reducing impulsive reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily demands. Together they adjust techniques over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work also allows practicing skills in real-life settings and checking in more frequently when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT tools to an online setting so clients can build coping skills and reduce panic and anxiety in their everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon commonly address?
She works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, parenting strains, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and women's issues.
How would you describe Sharon's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She mixes skills practice with values work and gives practical steps to use between sessions.
What kind of experience does Sharon bring?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a social worker supporting people through mood issues, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Arizona.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online visits are available.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.