- Anger management
- Parenting support
- Trauma recovery
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sharma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with family stress, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
She focuses on practical, real-world skills people can use between sessions. That can mean talking through ways to calm down when anger flares, making a plan for difficult conversations with family members, or finding small routines that reduce overwhelm. She also supports parents who are trying to manage behavior and stress in daily life.
Her background includes long experience with trauma, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and mood and panic disorders. She helps people navigate attachment and adoption-related concerns, and addresses the shame and guilt that often follow painful events. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work.
Elizabeth adapts how she talks and plans treatment to the needs of each person. Sessions aim to be straightforward and solution-focused while also acknowledging how past experiences shape current reactions. She encourages practical steps that can be tried between meetings and reviewed the next time.
People who choose her practice often want clear tools for managing anger, stronger communication with family, or help moving past traumatic experiences. To begin, clients follow the site's process to match and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Elizabeth uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to address hard problems. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses; this helps with anger, mood swings, and panic by giving concrete steps to change behavior. Trauma-informed methods help people process past hurts at a manageable pace and build safety around triggers, which can reduce reactivity and shame.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and what has or hasn't worked before, and then suggest methods to try. That plan can be adjusted as you test techniques and notice what feels most useful.
Confirm the specific session formats before scheduling, since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use video or phone options that suit their energy levels and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can help you pick session patterns and lengths that work with your schedule and responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, ADHD, anger, and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.