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Sharon Bailey, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Anxiety and Stress focused
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Veteran and first responder issues
About Sharon
Sharon Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She practices from a practical, problem-solving viewpoint and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, and other life challenges.
She served as a Combat Medic in the Army, was an Air Force Reservist, and retired from Active Duty Air Force as a social worker. Sharon has worked in academia, school counseling, critical incident debriefing, group work, and life coaching. She also spent eight years in private practice before relocating from San Antonio, Texas to the New York area.
Her work emphasizes client-centered care. Sharon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. Sessions include discussion, practical exercises, and homework to help people try different ways of thinking and acting.
She has experience addressing first responder issues and concerns related to veterans and the armed forces. Sharon also supports people with parenting strain, intimacy and sexual concerns, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career or self-esteem struggles.
In sessions she takes a collaborative stance. She talks through problems, helps set concrete goals, and suggests specific skills to practice between meetings. That approach aims to make progress measurable and understandable for each person.
How Sharon integrates practical therapies in online sessions
Sharon commonly works from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in session. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at a person’s pace to set goals and priorities.She also draws on Solution-Focused and Narrative approaches when useful. Solution-Focused work zeroes in on next steps and small, concrete actions. Narrative work helps people reframe difficult experiences and notice patterns that shape their choices.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Sharon and the person she is working with decide together which approach fits the goals, preferences, and practical needs presented. That collaborative selection can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in if needed, and let people use sessions during breaks or from different locations. Ask about the available formats when scheduling to match sessions to your routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, eating and sleeping problems, and more.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try practical behavior changes. Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and homework assignments.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 30 years of social work experience, including military service as a Combat Medic and Active Duty Air Force social worker, plus roles in academia and school counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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