Therapist profile
Dr. Sharon Anderson, CO Psychologist PSY.0001971
Colorado psychologist - family and relationship concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
About Sharon
Dr. Sharon Anderson is a Colorado psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0001971) with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses family-related issues, career strain, anger, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
Her approach centers on listening and practical problem solving. Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She helps people set realistic goals and take small steps toward them. The emphasis is on clear next actions rather than abstract theory.
Dr. Anderson uses techniques drawn from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to spot patterns that keep problems going. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to help people find momentum and try new strategies. These methods are used to address things like mood problems, loneliness, and midlife concerns.
People often come with relationship stress, family problems, or feelings of emptiness and guilt. She supports those dealing with multicultural issues, seasonal mood changes, and questions about life purpose. Practical communication skills and ways to manage anger or jealousy are common parts of sessions.
She works in English and is available to international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Dr. Anderson often draws on client-centered work, which focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what someone says. This approach helps people clarify their priorities and talk through sensitive issues such as grief or family conflict.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT offers concrete techniques for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress by testing thoughts and practicing different behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy when they are living away from Colorado. Conversations in sessions focus on practical steps, communication skills, and pacing progress rather than vague promises.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include family problems, codependency, communication issues, and mood disorders.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style emphasizes listening and practical steps. She combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to set goals and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What is her credential and where is she based?
She is a Colorado psychologist listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0001971 and practices from Colorado.
Does she provide sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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