Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 13 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Foster Care/Adoption, Trauma and PTSD and 9 more.
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I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, and life transitions. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment-based, and mind-body therapies. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood, develop practical tools, and move toward meaningful change. My Christian faith informs my practice, and I welcome the integration of faith and spirituality when desired.
In the first session, we’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy, discuss your goals, and begin identifying strengths and challenges. I’ll provide a safe, supportive space where you can share at your own pace. Together, we’ll outline a plan tailored to your needs, so you leave with a sense of direction and clarity. Depending on your preferences, we may also explore gentle mind-body techniques to help ground and regulate emotions.
I bring a calm, compassionate, and practical approach to therapy, helping clients feel heard and supported while also providing actionable strategies for change. My background in trauma-informed care allows me to address deep-rooted challenges with sensitivity and skill. I integrate cognitive, somatic, and expressive therapies, tailoring sessions to meet each person’s unique needs. By blending evidence-based techniques with creative and body-centered approaches, I help clients reconnect with themselves and move toward healing in a way that feels natural and empowering.
I work best with individuals who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, stress, or past trauma and are looking for practical tools to move forward. My ideal clients want to improve emotional regulation, build self-confidence, and develop healthier relationships. They are open to learning new coping strategies and ready to take steps toward lasting change. Those who benefit most from my approach are curious about the mind-body connection and interested in integrating creative or somatic practices into their healing journey.
Anxiety
Foster Care/Adoption
Trauma and PTSD
Family Conflict
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Life Transitions
Military/Veterans
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Older Adults
Black / African American
Christian
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Alabama
Georgia
Virginia
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $155 per session
I use attachment-based treatment to help individuals and families understand how early relationships influence emotions, behaviors, and connections. I focus on fostering secure attachments by building trust, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing communication. This approach supports clients in processing past relational wounds, developing healthier connections, and navigating relationships in a trauma-informed way.
ACT help many of my clients handle difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them take over. I guide clients in focusing on what truly matters to them and taking actions that align with their values. Through mindfulness and acceptance strategies, I support them in building resilience, reducing stress, and creating a more fulfilling life.
EMDR help my clients process and heal from past trauma. By guiding clients through structured phases of reprocessing, I help them reduce the emotional distress tied to difficult memories. This approach allows them to reframe negative thoughts, feel more in control, and move forward with greater confidence and peace.
DBT is often integrated to help people manage emotions, build healthier relationships, and cope with stress more effectively. I teach skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This approach helps clients develop balance in their thoughts and behaviors, improve self-awareness, and navigate challenges with greater confidence.
In our work together, I focus on creating a space where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to understand how your thoughts, emotions, and body responses connect. I pull from different approaches so the process fits you; not the other way around. Some sessions may focus on learning tools to manage stress or regulate emotions, while others may go deeper to process experiences that still feel unresolved. My goal is to help you feel grounded, supported, and capable of making lasting changes that bring relief, balance, and confidence in your daily life.
8 ratings with written reviews
August 27, 2026
My first session with Shari went very well, and I’m really looking forward to future sessions. Thank you for providing me with exactly what I needed.
October 11, 2025
this was an amazing intake. I greatly appreciate Sharilee approach and her psychoeducation
October 9, 2025
Shari is wonderful and charismatic and a fantastic therapist to have. She's great at helping you pinpoint where feelings are coming from and helping you break them down into more manageable parts. She's kind and funny and always thinking of how to help you be your best self.