About Sharon
Sharon Bowen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and relationship concerns. She offers a calm, steady presence and aims to move at each person's pace. Sharon meets people where they are, whether it's a first time in therapy or after past experiences with counselors.
Sharon uses clear, practical ways to talk through problems so clients can try new responses in daily life.
How Sharon works
She leans on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build small, concrete coping steps. When trauma is part of the story, Sharon can use EMDR methods alongside mindfulness to reduce distressing reactions and help people feel more present.
Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change. Together these approaches shape a flexible plan that fits each person's needs. Sharon brings ten years of social work experience to her sessions and holds credentials as LCSW and CSW.
She has worked in roles including advocacy, case management, and therapy. That background informs how she supports practical problems like sleep disruption, career stress, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and Sharon practices from North Carolina.
She encourages open communication, no judgment, and steady pacing so clients can address tough topics at a manageable speed.
Sharon lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Sharon works with
The areas below are the ones Sharon selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, CSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How Sharon's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Sharon often uses client-centered therapy to prioritize what matters most to each person. That approach means sessions focus on the client's concerns and preferences, with the therapist following the client's lead to set goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes to reduce worry, improve sleep, or manage mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sharon works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals and comfort level. She will discuss options such as CBT, EMDR, mindfulness practices, or motivational interviewing and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging offer flexibility for brief reflections, homework check-ins, or supportive contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep consistent progress.
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