Sharon Bowen, LCSW, CSW

Sharon Bowen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW with more than 10 years of experience in social work. She has supported families and children in multiple roles, including advocate, case manager, and therapist, developing practical skills across a range of needs and settings.

Sharon understands that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, and she approaches each new client with patience and respect. She welcomes people at any stage of the therapeutic process - whether it is a first time in therapy or continuing work after other clinicians - and collaborates with clients to move forward at a comfortable pace. She acknowledges that therapy can bring up many emotions, and she assists clients as those feelings arise rather than rushing progress.

Her aim is to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can address what is on their minds. Described as caring and compassionate, she emphasizes mutual trust in the therapeutic relationship and offers steady professional support as clients work toward their goals. Sharon looks forward to partnering with individuals and families on their journey toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sharon Bowen uses approaches that prioritize the client and focus on practical change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the person from their own perspective and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore concerns and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers skills-based strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Sharon also incorporates EMDR when appropriate - a method that helps process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions by using guided attention and bilateral stimulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will work with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Sharon is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to connect from familiar settings and maintain continuity of care across transitions.