- CBT methods
- EMDR trauma work
- ACT and DBT skills
About Sharie
Sharie Kelley is an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, and intimacy-related problems among her practice areas. She also notes work with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Sharie uses straightforward, education-focused methods in sessions. She often teaches skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help people notice what matters to them. Her background also includes EMDR work for trauma and anxiety and practical techniques from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Her early training took place in Hawaii, where cultural awareness was emphasized throughout social work schooling. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1989 and has practiced in a wide range of settings since then. Much of her career involved crisis intervention across many community locations and roles in outpatient and substance-use treatment.
Sharie has experience with addictions counseling and dual-diagnosis work, and she has used trauma-focused methods in methadone and other treatment settings. She describes her general approach as psychoeducational and Adlerian in premise, which means sessions include practical teaching about patterns and behavior.
She asks new clients to use the site's matching process to schedule a first session. Session arrangements, including the specific online options available, should be confirmed through the scheduling steps before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions
Sharie works with several evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take committed action toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that uses guided stimulation alongside processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharie will discuss goals, past experiences, and what feels manageable, then suggest methods to try. That process is collaborative and can include mixing techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, or EMDR as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow skill practice in everyday settings. Different formats also support different needs - for example, shorter check-ins can fit a work break, and audio-only sessions use less bandwidth than video. Ask about the available session types during the scheduling steps so arrangements match daily life and goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she often help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, LGBT questions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is mainly psychoeducational with practical skills teaching. She commonly uses CBT techniques and tools drawn from ACT and DBT to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotion regulation.
How long has she been practicing?
She has worked in the field for 30 years, including crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, and addictions treatment.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices with a U.S. Oregon location listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions booked and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary with location and are provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through the provided scheduling flow.