About Sharon
Sharon Smith-Kemper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical support and clear steps so people can feel steadier and more able to cope day to day. She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs.
Conversations are tailored to what matters most to the individual. Sharon emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and works at a calm, measured pace.
How Sharon works
Her background includes 16 years of clinical work in community and clinical settings in New Jersey. That experience shaped a straightforward style that balances emotional understanding with practical skills. Sessions can include skill practice, thought work, and attention to how relationships and past experiences shape current challenges.
Sharon often addresses issues tied to attachment, abandonment, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with body image, caregiving stress, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and loneliness. Financial worries, life purpose questions, and panic symptoms are also commonly addressed.
Treatment plans are collaborative and adjusted over time. People can expect a mix of listening, reflection, and exercises aimed at building coping tools and clearer decision-making. Sharon guides the process and helps people work toward goals at a pace that feels manageable.
Sharon lists 9 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
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter. It helps people move forward even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings remain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits. These approaches are useful for stress, panic, mood problems, and many day-to-day struggles.Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they pick or adapt approaches so sessions match the person’s needs and change over time as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work well for check-ins. Live chat or messaging is good for brief check-ins, practice between sessions, or when typing feels easier. These options add flexibility and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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