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Dr. Sharolyn Wallace

Dr. Sharolyn Wallace, LCSW

LCSW - Family and trauma concerns

Oklahoma

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Oklahoma / 1803
NPI
1952488124
Experience
31 years
Languages
English
Location
Oklahoma
  • Family conflict
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem

About Sharolyn

Dr. Sharolyn Wallace is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Oklahoma with 31 years of experience. She focuses on family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and works with adults who want practical help for these problems.

Wallace helps people talk through family conflict and parenting strain. She addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, and blended family difficulties. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, and the aftermath of separation or divorce.

Her approach emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions aim to clarify immediate problems, identify coping options, and try small changes that can be used between meetings. She focuses on reducing guilt and shame, working through trauma impacts, and building confidence in daily interactions.

Clients can expect a calm, direct style that concentrates on what the client wants to change. Wallace draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions around goals. She works to help people notice patterns, practice new skills, and track progress over time.

To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling flow. That process asks about goals and preferences so the first session can focus on practical next steps. Dr. Wallace keeps language plain and sessions focused on real-life problems and solutions.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Dr. Wallace uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common method focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small behavioral changes; this helps with everyday problems like communication breakdowns and confidence in social situations. Another approach concentrates on processing the effects of trauma and abuse by working through thoughts and reactions in a structured way; this can reduce intense reactions and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right way to work is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust the approach as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, offering shorter check-ins when needed, or allowing video or audio-only meetings depending on what works better for the person. The emphasis is on practical access and making sessions fit ordinary routines rather than changing daily life to attend.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

31+ years

Listed in

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is her style in sessions?

Sessions are plainspoken and goal-focused, with practical steps and clear takeaways to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 31 years of professional experience working in social work settings and related care.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and practices with clients in that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients in the United States.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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