- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
- EMDR therapy
About Sharlene
Sharlene Duplessis is a Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on trauma, anger, stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship and parenting struggles. Her practice includes support for people managing depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.
She uses practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of her trauma-focused work when appropriate. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help clarify concrete next steps for change.
In sessions she focuses on what a person is dealing with now. She talks through concrete skills for managing strong feelings, reducing reactivity, and repairing communication. Work is grounded in real-life tasks rather than abstract concepts.
Sharlene draws on long experience in outpatient settings and community work. That background informs how she supports people after difficult experiences and during transitions. She helps individuals identify small, achievable steps and build on those wins.
Her approach centers on a trauma-aware, client-centered style that balances skill teaching with processing difficult events. She encourages building flexibility when problems feel stuck and recognizing perseverance in small progress. People who want clear strategies for anger, stress, or trauma often find this practical focus useful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Sharlene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or low mood. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and improve communication.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma when appropriate. EMDR involves structured processing of distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact and can be paired with skill work for coping during and after processing.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people continue steady work on anger, trauma, and stress while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, anger, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered, trauma-aware approach focused on practical skills and real-life steps rather than theory-heavy sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in outpatient and community settings supporting people with trauma and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.