Sharon Peterson

Sharon Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sharon also notes experience with issues such as grief, divorce, abandonment, attachment, and concerns that come with chronic illness and caregiving.

Sharon helps people process traumatic events and develop practical coping skills. She works on communication patterns and problem solving in relationships. Sessions focus on concrete strategies for anxiety management, grieving, and adjusting after big life changes.

She also supports people who are navigating neurodevelopmental differences, body image worries, codependency, and problems tied to adoption or foster care. Sharon brings experience addressing chronic pain, illness, and disability and how these affect daily functioning and relationships.

Faith can be part of the work when clients want to include it. Sharon describes a collaborative style that emphasizes listening and clear steps you can try between sessions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide assessment and intervention.

Sharon works in California and conducts sessions in English. Her LCSW credential reflects clinical social work licensure in her listed states. To get started, prospective clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling process.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Sharon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. For anxiety she focuses on skills that help lower immediate distress and build longer-term coping, such as breathing and behavioral strategies that can be practiced between meetings. For trauma-related concerns she uses structured methods to help process difficult memories and reduce symptoms while maintaining a steady pace that the client can manage.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Sharon will talk with each client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules - they can cut travel time, make it easier to attend regular check-ins, or allow for shorter follow-up meetings when needed. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life and responsibilities.