Hello, my name is Wendy Sharpless. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. I have been working in the mental health field since 2010, and I have been licensed since 2018. I graduated from Seton Hall University with a MA and EdS in Professional Counseling in 2014.
My approach to counseling is based on solutions and is unique to each individual client. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as evidence-based approaches to treatment. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with various Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (excluding OCD). I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and have extensive experience in treating Mood Disorders, Suicidality, Self-Harm, ADHD, Autism/Aspergers, School Issues, and Grief.
Over the years, I have gained invaluable experience in diverse mental health settings, including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential, and partial care. I have worked with clients ranging from 3-year-olds to adults up to 64 years old. My current focus is on clients aged 11-60 years.
I am passionate about tailoring treatment to my clients' specific concerns and needs, and I look forward to working with you.
I have early afternoon availability.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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