Profile / United States
Sharon Kuhlmann, LMFT
Minnesota
LMFT - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT based work
- Trauma focused options
- Mindfulness practice
About Sharon
Sharon Kuhlmann is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, intimacy issues, and ADHD. Sharon uses practical methods and clear communication to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Sharon draws on two decades of hands-on practice and earlier nursing experience. Her background as a registered nurse gives her an understanding of how the body responds to stress and anxiety. She uses that knowledge to suggest calming strategies and ways to reduce physical symptoms alongside emotional work.
In sessions she listens, offers observations, and teaches skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also integrates EMDR for trauma-focused work, the Gottman Method for relationship concerns, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused techniques when those approaches fit the issue.
Sharon describes her role as therapist, teacher, and coach. She aims to give concrete tools for coping and self-calming, and to help people practice different ways of responding between sessions. Parents and professionals who are worn out by caregiving or health work may find her practical focus helpful.
To begin, Sharon asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. She offers sessions from Minnesota and works in English only. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Sharon uses therapy approaches online
Sharon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts. CBT focuses on clear steps - identifying thought patterns, trying small behavior changes, and checking what happens next. She also uses EMDR for trauma work, which involves focused processing of difficult memories to reduce their emotional charge.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Sharon will discuss goals and preferences, explain how different methods work, and recommend one or more approaches based on what the client wants to focus on. She emphasizes practical exercises and tracking progress together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work without commuting. Sharon’s mix of CBT, EMDR, and relationship-focused work is presented so clients can consider what might fit their situation; she will help tailor the approach during the first meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Sharon commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, sleep trouble, self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, intimacy issues, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. The method focuses on concrete exercises and practice between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Sharon has 20 years of clinical experience and previously worked as a registered nurse, which informs her understanding of the body's stress responses.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in Minnesota and practices from that state.
Which languages does she use for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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