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Sharon Clark

Sharon Clark, LCSW

Therapist · Kentucky · 22+ years of experience

Compassionate LCSW helping navigate midlife transitions

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  • Practical real-world focus
  • 22 years experience
  • Values-based work

About Sharon

Sharon Clark is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than 22 years of experience. She helps people facing midlife questions, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and big life changes. Sharon aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people juggling work, family, and other demands.

Sharon began therapy as a second career and brings real-world experience alongside clinical skills. That background shapes how she talks with clients - plain language, useful tools, and attention to what fits each person’s life. She has worked with people who have substance use histories and those dealing with trauma, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. Sharon uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and move toward meaningful action. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot patterns and try small behavior changes. Attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas guide work on relationship patterns and connection.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Sharon prefers video conferencing because it helps people see and get to know one another, but she aims to be flexible around schedules and other appointments. She encourages clients to bring real concerns and to try practical steps between sessions.

Based in Kentucky, Sharon speaks English and works with adults seeking help for mood, stress, relationship, and life-transition concerns. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling when they start the process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing practical changes to improve mood and functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early connection styles influence current interactions, which can be useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss these approaches together with each client and choose methods based on the person's needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and may combine ideas from different approaches over time.

Sharon prefers video conferencing because it allows visual connection and helps build rapport, but she aims to be flexible to accommodate work, school, doctor's appointments, and other scheduling needs. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, require less travel time, and allow consistent check-ins during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sharon commonly address?

Sharon supports people with midlife concerns, addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and stress related to life changes.

How would you describe Sharon's therapy style?

She uses a straightforward, conversational style and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize what fits a person's daily life and clear small goals between meetings.

What is Sharon's professional background?

Sharon has worked as a therapist for 22 years and previously worked as a substance abuse counselor, bringing both clinical and real-world experience to sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) credential and practices from Kentucky.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does Sharon work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

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 therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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