- CBT approaches
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Shari
Shari Peterson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 20 years of experience in mental health. She has worked in community mental health, in schools, and in outpatient treatment settings. Shari has spent several years providing one-on-one therapy to people dealing with common and complex concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and anger.
She also supports people who have experienced trauma, abuse, or domestic violence. Her background includes work with relationship and family problems, eating and sleeping concerns, chronic illness and pain, and issues around self-esteem and body image. Those experiences shape how she understands day-to-day struggles and sudden crises.
In sessions she draws on person-centered listening and practical tools. She uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people notice thoughts and try different responses. Motivational interviewing helps when substance use or behavior change is a focus.
Shari includes mindfulness practices to reduce tension and help with emotional regulation. She also uses narrative and the Gottman Method ideas when relationship patterns are a concern. Her work aims to be straightforward and relational, focusing on what someone wants to change and how they can take steps toward that goal.
People can expect a calm, direct approach that balances support and skill-building. Shari works in English and practices in Minnesota. If you want to explore a first session, follow the site steps to complete the brief matching questionnaire and schedule a meeting.
How her methods translate to online work
Shari commonly blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective so they can decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses, which can reduce reactive anger and worry.She also uses mindfulness practices to help notice bodily tension and calm down before responding. These methods are introduced collaboratively - the therapist and client decide together what to try based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. That means trying different tools and adjusting them if something does not fit.
The site asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let people work on skills from home without traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, anger, relationship and family problems, trauma, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a person-centered, relational style with practical tools. Sessions combine listening with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health, including community settings, schools, and outpatient care with several years providing individual therapy.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LICSW licensed in Minnesota and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.