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Sharon Sumler

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

LMSW Michigan

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sharon

Sharon Sumler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with two decades of clinical experience. She emphasizes practical, collaborative care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and a range of mood and adjustment issues.

Background and approach

Sharon draws on familiar, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered approaches to help clients build coping skills and address patterns that get in the way of healthier functioning.

Her practice blends a focus on present-day problem solving with attention to personal values and strengths, supporting clients through life transitions, career struggles, intimacy concerns, and complex emotional experiences.

With a background working across many clinical areas and an emphasis on collaborative goal setting, she aims to create a respectful space where clients can explore change, practice new strategies, and track measurable progress. Sharon brings empathy shaped by long experience and a straightforward style intended to guide clients toward more adaptive ways of living and relating.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Sharon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to change them; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. She also incorporates client-centered therapy, an approach that prioritizes empathy, active listening, and the client's own goals so the person feels heard and supported while exploring change. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be used to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for strong emotional reactions and relationship issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, assess what feels useful, and adapt methods over time so the plan fits the person's needs and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy accessible around schedules and locations. These formats allow for flexible scheduling, support between appointments through messaging when appropriate, and the convenience of meeting from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
Sharon works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other concerns.
What kind of therapeutic approach can I expect?
The practice uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 20 years of experience working in clinical settings and with diverse psychological and relational challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Sharon holds the credential LMSW with the designation MI LMSW 6801085876 and practices in Michigan.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)HoardingJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English