Sharon M Swigart, LMFT

Sharon M Swigart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of experience helping adults and teenagers recover from complex trauma and regain emotional balance. The LMFT credential indicates specialized training in working with individuals, couples, and families, equipping her to address relationship patterns as well as individual symptoms.

Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Internal Family Systems, a method that explores internal parts and how they relate to one another, to support lasting change.

Sharon creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She allows clients to set the pace of therapy and offers grounding techniques when needed to help manage intense emotions and remain present during sessions.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, she acknowledges and honors that step and supports each person as they move forward at a safe and manageable speed.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Sharon M Swigart uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like stress, anxiety, and depression. This approach focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools for change.

She also works with Internal Family Systems, a compassionate method that explores the different inner parts of a person and how those parts interact. This approach can be especially helpful for addressing trauma, attachment concerns, and family-of-origin issues by fostering internal understanding and integration.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sharon collaborates with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor the pace and techniques used so therapy feels manageable and effective.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care and access licensed professionals from different locations while accommodating varying comfort levels and logistical needs.