Therapist profile
Sharon Bowen, LCSW, CSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma processing
- Parenting support
About Sharon
Sharon Bowen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) practicing in North Carolina with ten years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and work-related or life transitions. Sharon also supports those facing issues around sleep, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
She worked earlier as an advocate and case manager and has experience supporting families and children in those roles. In sessions she focuses on listening first and helping people say what matters most. Conversations move at a person’s pace and practical steps are offered when useful.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns that get in the way. She also uses EMDR for processing traumatic memories and mindfulness practices to calm racing thoughts. Motivational interviewing and narrative techniques are used to clarify goals and reshape unhelpful stories about yourself.
Sharon aims to build trust through steady, nonjudgmental conversation. She encourages people to bring their immediate concerns and also to work toward clearer routines and coping strategies. Expect straightforward talk, gentle pacing, and attention to what feels manageable.
Sessions and any next steps are arranged through the online intake flow. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to begin addressing the issues they brought to the questionnaire.
How sessions work
How Sharon blends therapeutic approaches online
Sharon commonly uses client-centered therapy which means sessions begin with listening to what matters most to the person. This approach helps people organize immediate concerns and set goals they care about.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing small changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
EMDR is another tool she uses for working with traumatic memories; it involves structured processing of distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact. Mindfulness practices are offered to help slow down racing thoughts and manage stress between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss your history, goals, and preferences and recommend steps to try. That plan is adjusted as you go so the methods match what helps you in day-to-day life.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking since they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The platform intake asks a few questions and lets you schedule a first session so practical details can be arranged up front.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Colorado, Florida, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, ADHD, sleep problems, bipolar-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods to help people clarify problems and take practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years working in social work roles including advocacy, case management, and therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and a CSW licensed in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What formats of sessions are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since session formats are not specified here; check the platform's listing when you select a session.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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