Sharon Sterling , LCSW

Sharon Sterling is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her approach is calm and direct, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.

Sharon uses straightforward methods to help people cope with life changes and caregiver strain. She helps clients unpack communication problems and control issues so they can make clearer choices. She also addresses isolation, guilt, shame, and concerns about life purpose in simple, focused sessions.

Work often combines skills training with reflective conversation. Clients learn tools to reduce panic and manage mood swings, and they practice new ways to handle upsetting thoughts. The room is collaborative - Sharon helps people set small goals and track progress between meetings.

Sharon pays particular attention to women's issues and the pressures many women face during major life transitions. She also supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress and panic attacks by teaching concrete coping steps and grounding techniques.

Sessions are meant to be useful and down-to-earth. Sharon aims to build self-compassion and stronger daily routines. Over time, people commonly report clearer priorities and better ways to handle stress.

How ACT, CBT, and DBT work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, low mood, and finding clearer life direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, panic attacks, and difficulties with communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their needs. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, DBT, or a mix makes the most sense and adjust that plan over time.

Online therapy makes sessions easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls let people practice skills face-to-face; phone sessions work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility for people juggling parenting, caregiving, work, or travel.