Works with
- Anger
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
How Elizabeth works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sharma is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience in California. She focuses on practical help for problems like family conflict, parenting stress, depression, ADHD, anger, and low self-esteem. Elizabeth aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward for people seeking support.
She often starts by listening to the immediate concerns and figuring out what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on clear, usable strategies for coping with strong emotions, improving communication, and handling life transitions.
Background and approach
Conversations are paced to match each person's needs so plans feel doable between sessions. Elizabeth has worked in settings that exposed her to trauma, abuse, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and attachment struggles. That background informs how she responds to panic symptoms, mood fluctuations, and post-traumatic stress in a careful, steady way.
She adapts interventions to each situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. When parenting challenges come up, she helps parents sort priorities, set boundaries, and rebuild routines that reduce tension at home. For people dealing with abandonment, adoption or foster care histories, she focuses on practical steps to improve relationships and daily functioning.
Elizabeth describes her approach as respectful and compassionate. She works collaboratively to shape a plan and adjusts it as progress is made. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the next steps and what to expect from the first sessions.
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Elizabeth's practice.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Approaches that guide online sessions
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on emotion regulation and real-life problem solving. One common approach emphasizes skills for managing strong feelings and anger, teaching practical tools to notice triggers, pause, and choose a different response. Another approach targets trauma-related symptoms with steady, supportive work that reduces overwhelm and helps restore daily routines and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust the plan as needed, and set clear small steps to practice between visits.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and hold a longer conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or maintaining consistency between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and day-to-day needs.
Questions people ask about Elizabeth
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people facing family conflict, parenting strain, depression, ADHD, anger, low self-esteem, and trauma-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is respectful and direct, with an emphasis on practical steps and clear communication tailored to each person.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in California.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.