Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 35 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Grief and 8 more.
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
My approach is based on who you are and what is relevant for you in order to be your best self. I collaboratively work with clients in re-connecting with their innate strength and resilience in their journey to face change and heal unresolved issues. I use a variety of modalities that support a client's ability to reconnect with their inner-self and identify ways in which they want to make positive changes. I treat a number of issues including unresolved complex trauma, addiction, co-occurring disorders, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, Adult Children of Alcoholics, impact & insight into historical trauma, and sexual abuse. I am warm, empathetic and supportive but not afraid to challenge clients when necessary. I utilize evidence based and creative approaches such as CBT, Strength-Based approach, Trauma Informed CBT, Family Systems, DBT, Jungian art based skills and concepts, Assertive communication skills, and Mindfulness Based. I currently hold active LCSW licenses in both California and New Mexico.
In our first session after intake I encourage clients to continue teaching me about what you need, your strengths, how you have coped so far. I hope to continue learning about your history, life and family of origin patterns to gain understanding. I will provide information about how I will support and work with my clients, answer questions & confirm recurring appointment schedule.
The ability to identify and utilize clients natural resiliency and strengths to make life changes, supportive and non judgmental, challenge unhealthy patterns of belief and behaviors, I work creatively and intuitively with each person for their individual needs and life challenges. I have extensive experience working with indigenous and immigrant populations from around the world.
Trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQX, life crises, grief and loss, addiction and co-occurring disorders, relationship problems and changes, low self esteem, women's issues, acculturation and cultural stressors related to immigration or historical trauma, PTSD, stress management
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
this approach helps the client explore their patterns of thinking and the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviors which impact one's perceptions of themselves and the world. This involves relaxation, building self awareness of thought & feeling patterns, experiments to challenge patterns & learning new concepts and skills practiced between sessions
This approach is grounded in mindfulness-based behavior therapy, helping the client develop greater psychological flexibility, explore their alignment with their core values & how to accept and cope with issues outside of their control. I work with clients to help them develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves while encouraging them to take committed action steps towards their best self. This method helps to explore how life experiences do not have to define you as broken or stuck and find your way through.
In this evidenced-based approach I work with clients to understand trauma, how it has impacted them and common symptoms as cause and effect. I teach about how trauma impacts our brains & bodies, teach techniques to help stabilize, then explore the trauma narrative and ultimately integration into the healed balanced self.
10 ratings with written reviews
August 4, 2026
I really enjoyed my first session with Sharon. She was warm, kind, and made me feel safe enough to open up right away. I felt genuinely heard, understood, and acknowledged throughout the session. I'm grateful for the experience and look forward to continuing therapy with her.
October 27, 2025
I appreciates her open honest feedback and the fact that she believes a referral to a therapist who has more direct experience with a main point of me seeking therapy. I can tell she cares for the well being of the people that she treats. These days that is hard to come by I have found. Looking forward to working with her until I transition to my new one.
October 16, 2025
I definitely felt like I could speak with her. I felt like I found her relatable and feel better after the session.