- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Sharon
Sharon M Swigart is a California LMFT with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression.
Over three decades Sharon has focused on helping people recover from complex trauma and reduce overwhelming symptoms. She uses practical tools to manage panic, mood shifts, and anxiety so daily life becomes more manageable. She also supports people dealing with family of origin issues, divorce and separation, and blended family challenges.
Sharon draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and Internal Family Systems, which helps people understand different internal parts and how they relate. In sessions she offers grounding techniques and works at a pace each person finds comfortable.
Her approach is conversational and direct. She listens for immediate problems like panic attacks or insomnia and works with clients on steps to change unhelpful patterns. She also addresses longer-term issues such as attachment struggles, codependency, and shame.
People who choose Sharon are often navigating early adulthood transitions, parenting strain, or the aftermath of trauma. She conducts sessions in English and practices from California. Prospective clients should use the site buttons to view online therapy options and to complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Sharon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought patterns that keep anxiety and low mood active. That approach is practical and often involves skill-building, homework, and short behavior experiments that translate well to sessions delivered at a distance.She also uses Internal Family Systems to help people notice different internal parts and how they interact. This work often involves tracking feelings, naming parts, and practicing new ways of relating to those parts during conversation and between sessions.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Sharon will review your goals and symptoms and suggest techniques that fit your needs. Together you can adjust pace and focus as progress and life demands change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into study, work, or parenting schedules. Online sessions can make shorter check-ins easier and reduce travel time, helping therapy fit into everyday life without changing clinical work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, divorce, codependency, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, practical work such as grounding techniques and structured conversations. Sessions mix symptom-focused tools with exploration of internal parts and family history.
How much experience does she have?
Sharon has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults and teens on complex trauma and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients; sessions are offered to clients in California per licensing rules.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during signup.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site.
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