Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Sharon works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sharon
Sharon Nielsen is an LPCC who helps people manage strong emotions and life stress. She focuses on anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. Sharon uses a calm, respectful style to help people find clearer ways to respond to hard situations.
She offers straightforward support for people dealing with relationship strain, communication problems, and family conflict. She also helps those facing grief, separation, and feelings of emptiness. Practical skills and steady listening are central to her work in sessions.
Background and approach
Sharon has about 10 years of experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio. That background gives her familiarity with mood-related concerns and the patterns that keep people stuck. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and skill-building.
In practice she focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, control and impulsivity, and the fallout from domestic violence. She also supports people working through forgiveness, guilt, shame, and complex family problems. Sharon aims to create a respectful space where people can name their struggles and try new responses.
She works in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability.
What Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sharon's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions and recover from past hurts. One common approach focuses on teaching emotion regulation and coping skills to reduce reactive anger and impulsivity; sessions practice breathwork, grounding, and step-by-step ways to interrupt unhelpful reactions. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and its effects on daily life, using paced conversations and techniques that help people make sense of painful memories without becoming overwhelmed.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match their needs, and adjust plans as progress and preferences become clearer. She emphasizes practical changes and ongoing skill-building rather than quick fixes.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or family commitments. If you are interested in virtual options, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments and to practice new skills in real-life settings.
Questions people ask about Sharon
What kinds of concerns does Sharon address?
She focuses on anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and family problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward. Sessions emphasize practical skills, steady listening, and figuring out healthier responses to strong emotions.
How long has she practiced?
She has about 10 years of experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor working with mood-related and trauma concerns.
Where is Sharon licensed and located?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices there.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.