- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About Sharon
Sharon McNeil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. She sees adults and has long worked with concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship problems, and anger. She also addresses stress, ADHD, grief, and life changes.
Her style is interactive and positive. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She uses client-centered methods to listen and understand what matters to each person.
Sharon draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thoughts and try different behaviors. Solution-focused techniques are used to set concrete, short-term goals and build on what already works. Together these approaches aim to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping.
She has experience with additional issues including autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, communication and family problems, intellectual disability concerns, and workplace difficulties. She also offers support around multicultural issues, women's concerns, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and veteran-related topics.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. Sharon encourages people to bring real situations from home or work to talk through. She helps parents handle the strain of raising children and supports those facing changes such as grief or career transitions.
How Sharon’s approaches fit into online sessions
Client-centered therapy places the person’s concerns first. The therapist listens, reflects what she hears, and helps you name what matters. This approach works well for sorting out personal triggers and relationship stresses.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses in real situations, which can reduce outbursts and simmering resentment.
Solution-focused therapy narrows attention to small, practical changes. Sessions often set one or two achievable steps to try between meetings, which helps when frustration builds at work or home.
Choosing the right mix of these methods is part of the work. Sharon will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination suits their goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people join from quieter surroundings without rearranging much of their day.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
Sharon works with anger related to relationships, parenting stress, workplace frustration, and ongoing resentment. She also helps people affected by someone else’s anger.
How would she approach my temper or irritability?
Her approach combines client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thought and behavior patterns, and solution-focused steps to try in day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults and with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and family issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients. Conversations take place in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how you can meet.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session from the available slots.