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Sharon Clark

Practical, experienced therapy for complex life challenges

LCSW Kentucky

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Sharon

Sharon Clark is an LCSW with more than two decades of clinical experience offering practical, down-to-earth support for people facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on experience from work in substance abuse counseling and broader mental health practice to help clients navigate addictions, trauma, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, grief, and stress-related concerns. Her background also includes attention to issues such as parenting, intimacy, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Sharon brings a blend of structured and relational methods to her work, using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-oriented and attachment-informed approaches. She aims to balance skill-building with emotional exploration so clients can develop clearer thinking patterns while also addressing underlying relational or attachment needs.

Based in Kentucky, Sharon conducts sessions in English and offers flexible scheduling and multiple online formats to fit different lifestyles. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies adapted to each person's day-to-day life and goals.

Approaches and Online Options for Therapy



Sharon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in clarifying values and developing willingness to experience difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful actions. Attachment-Based approaches are used when exploring relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current intimacy and communication difficulties.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Sharon works collaboratively with clients to consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the individual's needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed professional in Kentucky and to continue therapeutic work even when life is busy or geographically varied.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sharon commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related family and communication problems.
What is Sharon's therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends practical, skill-based techniques with relational work; she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-oriented and attachment-informed methods to tailor care to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sharon has 22 years of experience working as a therapist, including background in substance abuse counseling and varied clinical settings.
Where is Sharon licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW with KY LCSW 3851 and practices from Kentucky, offering services to clients in that region.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English