- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivation focused
About Sharon
Sharon Pluck is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, and anger. Sharon also notes a focus on LGBT issues and gender dysphoria and supports people navigating difficult life changes and compassion fatigue.
She starts from a client-centered stance, treating the person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Sharon uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns that feed anger and anxiety.
Mindfulness practices are introduced in short, usable ways so people can manage intense feelings in the moment. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and solution-focused methods zero in on small, achievable next steps. Together these approaches create a plan that fits daily life.
Sharon emphasizes clear, respectful conversation and collaborative goal setting. She helps people name patterns, develop alternatives to outbursts or avoidance, and practice new responses. Sessions balance talking, skill-building, and exercises to try between meetings.
People who reach out will complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sharon works in English and practices from New Jersey as an LCSW. Her approach is practical and aimed at helping people reduce the interference anger and related problems cause in work and relationships.
How Sharon uses practical methods online
Sharon commonly draws on client-centered work that treats the person as the expert on their life, focusing conversation on what matters most to the individual and on clear goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to spot thought and behavior patterns that feed anger and anxiety and to practice concrete alternatives. Mindfulness techniques are offered in short, simple exercises to help manage strong emotions in the moment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sharon collaborates with each person to test methods, adjust what helps, and prioritize goals. She uses what fits the person's needs and what they can use between sessions, so therapy stays practical and grounded in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people try exercises without travel. Licensed professionals often adapt tools like CBT worksheets or brief mindfulness practices to an online setting so the work continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, anger, and related concerns including gender dysphoria and LGBT issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to create practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals across a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.