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Sharon Sterling, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- ACT techniques
- DBT skills
About Sharon
Sharon Sterling is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. Sharon speaks English and works from a clinical social work perspective.
She focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. That can mean spotting unhelpful thoughts, trying new ways of responding, or practicing simple behavioral changes. Sessions often include clear steps and short exercises to test what works in daily life.
Sharon also pays attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and feelings like guilt or shame. She supports people coping with isolation, questions about life purpose, mood and panic concerns, and recovery after traumatic events. Womens issues and self-love are among the topics she addresses.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She uses those methods to teach skills for emotion regulation, mindful acceptance, and practical problem solving. The emphasis is on concrete strategies rather than abstract discussion.
When someone starts with her, they can expect a collaborative plan. Sharon helps set specific goals and checks progress in short, manageable steps. People leave sessions with at least one small practice to try and report back on at the next meeting.
How CBT, ACT and DBT inform online sessions
Sharon draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts that increase worry or low mood. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises and behavior experiments that can be practiced between meetings.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and teach acceptance skills when painful feelings come up. ACT aims to reduce struggle with difficult emotions while moving toward meaningful goals.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT work often includes step-by-step skills for grounding, emotion regulation, and better interpersonal interactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they bring. That collaboration includes reviewing what has helped before and adjusting techniques over time.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Discuss practical scheduling needs during the initial matching questionnaire and first session so the structure supports daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods that emphasize identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Sessions typically include exercises and short steps to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
Sharon has 20 years of clinical experience as a social worker in Arizona. That experience informs her use of CBT, ACT, and DBT approaches.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Arizona. Her listed location is Arizona.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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