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Sharon Thomsen, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Anger management
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About me

Do You find yourself feeling stuck in situations that continue to occur over and over, or are You struggling with not really knowing who You are? Maybe there are some things about yourself that You would like to feel differently about, or learn better ways to manage areas in your personal life? Do You experience intense feelings at times and do not understand why? Coming to Therapy is one of the first steps You can take towards finding these answers and taking steps towards the positive changes You would like to experience. Together, we will work reaching the Goals You set for yourself. If you change nothing, nothing changes!
I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and open presence. I connect with You from a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in areas of Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Anger issues, Families in Crisis, Relationship challenges, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, LGBT, and more. I utilize several different types of healing modalities customized to assist you in achieving your Goals!
Collaboratively we will work on learning new strategies and skills to help You to feel empowered, discover who You are and how to experience more of what You would like, versus what may be familiar. I am looking forward to helping You in Your journey to uncovering the Positive, Empowered, Resilient, and Healthy You that is waiting to be discovered.

Professional experience

7yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

AZ LMFT LMFT-15443

Reviews

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Sharon is a great therapist , right off the bat. I knew that she was going to be effective in helping me through my problems.

Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Very kind and helps me find different ways to speak to my spouse.

Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Sharon is absolutely amazing, in jay three sessions she has really helped me with my life. I've began to take steps toward a better me. Someone I hope one day I can love and respect. It's been hard, but I am so glad I was matched with her as my therapist. This has been life changing, thank you Sharon!!!

Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

The most attentive, caring, and emotionally intelligent person I’ve ever met. Genuinely changed my life.

Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Very classy, professional and compassionate therapist. Very comfortable to speak with her and open up to her.

Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Sharon is very attentive and an amazing listener. She gives me good advice that is helpful. She tells me what I need to hear and not what I already know. I would recommend Sharon to anyone who is struggling.

Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd