Sharon Sterling, LCSW

Licensed in Arizona · 20 years in practice

Sharon Sterling is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-23707 · expires March 2028
NPI: 1417987629 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Sharon

Sharon Sterling is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She offers straightforward support for those dealing with panic, mood struggles, and the aftereffects of trauma. Her tone is calm and practical, aimed at parents and caregivers looking for clear steps forward.

Sharon uses simple, skill-based work to build emotional strength. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.

Background and approach

Sessions include talking through problems, practicing coping skills, and setting manageable goals. She also focuses on communication skills and repairing strained relationships. Her work pays attention to caregiver stress, feelings of isolation, guilt or shame, and finding purpose.

She supports people processing forgiveness and control issues. Women facing midlife concerns or role strain often find the approach relatable. Sharon blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques in her sessions.

That combination lets her match methods to what each person needs. She aims for practical tools people can use between sessions. Sharon practices in Arizona as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

She offers thoughtful, respectful care for people seeking to feel steadier and more capable in daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Sharon names

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Online support

How ACT, CBT, and DBT work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and finding direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with worry, panic, and depressive symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship problems, and managing overwhelming moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what feels most useful, then recommend a mix of methods. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust as needs change, keeping choices collaborative.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and skills coaching. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sharon focus on?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, low self-esteem, and life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, panic, trauma, and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions balance talk with skills practice and goal-setting tailored to everyday life.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health settings. That experience informs a steady, problem-solving approach to common emotional struggles.

Where is Sharon licensed and practicing?

She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Arizona and listed with that credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sharon?

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