Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Sharon Peterson, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 136731
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09933381
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 119851
- NPI
- 1083230437
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma processing
- Communication skills
About Sharon
Sharon Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and California with nine years of practice experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, life transitions, and ADHD. Sharon uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage symptoms and get through hard moments.
Sharon focuses on processing traumatic experiences and improving communication. She helps people develop coping strategies for grief, divorce, and major changes. Sessions often include learning specific tools to reduce anxiety and handle panic or social worry.
She has experience supporting people with neurodevelopmental differences such as autism and Asperger syndrome. Sharon also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image concerns, and co-morbid mental health issues. She helps clients untangle patterns like codependency, dependent or avoidant personality traits, and attachment-related problems.
Clients who integrate faith into their life may bring that perspective into sessions when relevant. Sharon’s work is practical and grounded - she assists with everyday problems like communication breakdowns, parenting-related stress, and the fallout from separation or divorce.
Her practice aims to give people clear steps they can use between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Sharon works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and processing difficult experiences. One common approach she uses emphasizes exposure and coping strategies for anxiety - clients learn step-by-step tools to reduce panic and social fear and then practice them between sessions. Another approach centers on trauma-focused processing, which helps people make sense of upsetting memories and reduce their impact on daily life.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Sharon will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about how tools are working and adjusts the plan over time so the work stays relevant to day-to-day needs.
Confirm what session formats are currently offered before booking. When you do arrange online sessions, the practical benefits include easier fit into busy schedules, the ability to have shorter check-ins when time is tight, and options that reduce the need to travel. These conveniences can help clients maintain steady progress while juggling work, caregiving, and health demands.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California, Colorado, Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sharon helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, life transitions, and ADHD. She also addresses related concerns like codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical tools and communication skills. Sessions often include strategies for managing anxiety, processing trauma, and building healthier interaction patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety disorders, and life changes.
Is she licensed to practice in the United States?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and California and practices from California.
Which languages are supported 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. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription terms.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers