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Sharon Pluck, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW in New Jersey - anxiety and trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT-based work
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Sharon
Sharon Pluck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 15 years of professional experience. She works with concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and gender dysphoria. Sharon also addresses intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns.
She takes a practical, person-focused approach. Sharon treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are meant to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try small, doable changes. Sharon encourages people to take concrete steps they can use between meetings.
Her practice blends several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and change thinking patterns that keep problems going. Client-centered techniques keep the conversation grounded in what matters to the individual. Mindfulness tools are offered to help with stress and emotion regulation.
Sharon also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused work to set short-term goals. For people affected by trauma, trauma-focused approaches guide paced processing and stabilization. The mix of methods is adjusted based on what the person needs and wants to try.
She speaks English and works from New Jersey. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Payment varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Sharon applies CBT and related methods online
Sharon commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness techniques in a practical way. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and changing behaviors with concrete experiments and homework. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and following the person's priorities to shape goals and next steps. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together she and the client decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is reviewed, keeping sessions collaborative and goal-focused.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue work between sessions and practice new skills in day-to-day settings.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and gender dysphoria.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test alternative responses with small steps between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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