I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oklahoma with over 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping adult, adolescents and teenage clients with stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and improving confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I have worked for many years with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression and anger management issues. I feel great confidence that you and I can work together to help you see your strengths and decide what goals you want to achieve. I am a more nurturing clinician and will provide encouragement and help you become more comfortable with your strengths to achieve your goals and help you get on track to achieve a more comfortable, positive life. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Self-love, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
OK LCSW 4450
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sharon Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Always supportive and caring
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Sharon for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Sharon has met me where I am at and has been incredible in offering valuable insight that has challenged and grown me in ways that has been beautiful to see.
Her compassion and wisdom have been exactly what I have needed.
So grateful for her!!!!
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
Sharon has given me wonderful support as I navigated new territory. She has been a steady stream of encouragement while also never being afraid to tell me the truth, even if I struggled to see it.
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Sharon for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Sharon is definitely someone that listens, hears you, relates, and understands. She offers practical useful and life changing tools for you to implement.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She is such a sweet and caring therapist. I’ve gone to counseling three different times and she’s by far my favorite therapist I’ve had. She has helped me become stronger and able to deal with my anxiety better.
Written on Dec 08, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and eating disorders
I finally feel like I have a therapist who can help me gain ground in life. I have some unhealthy habits of coping, but I'm looking forward to replacing those with good ones!
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks