Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Sharon Jessie, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06377200
- NPI
- 1972934792
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Sharon supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT skills
- ACT strategies
- DBT techniques
About Sharon
Sharon Jessie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with five years of recent clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Sharon also addresses blended family challenges, body image, communication problems, substance use concerns, forgiveness work, hospice and end-of-life issues, seasonal affective disorder, and self-love.
Sharon uses a strengths-focused approach that is practical and direct. She begins by meeting clients where they are and building on what already works in their lives. In sessions she breaks problems into manageable steps and focuses on real-life strategies people can use between meetings.
Her way of working draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also integrates acceptance and commitment ideas that help people notice difficult feelings without getting overwhelmed. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities.
Sharon has a long history of helping people at many life stages, including work with pregnant teens and families facing end-of-life situations. That background informs a practical, problem-solving focus in sessions. She aims to help clients set clear goals and practice the skills that move them toward those goals.
People who choose Sharon can expect straightforward conversational sessions. She helps clients talk through immediate problems, try direct skills, and track small changes over time. To begin, clients use the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Sharon uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and task-focused, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.She also works with acceptance and commitment therapy ideas, which teach noticing difficult feelings and choosing actions that match personal values. That approach can help with life changes, grief, and ongoing emotional pain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. The choice between strategies is made together and can change as progress is made.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time. It can also let people use video for interactive skill practice or choose a phone check-in when bandwidth is limited. Ask about session length and format during the matching steps so sessions match daily life and practical constraints.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, body image, communication problems, and substance use concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a strengths-based, practical approach that breaks problems into manageable steps. Sessions emphasize skills and strategies you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She lists five years of experience in her profile. Her background also includes earlier work with pregnant teens and families facing end-of-life issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey. Her location is listed as New Jersey.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers