- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Addictions and recovery
About Sharon
Sharon O'Hara is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 33 years of professional experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, or struggling with relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports those facing addictions, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Sharon works in a direct, respectful way. She listens first, then tailors conversations and a plan to each person's needs. Her approach aims to help people build motivation, improve confidence, and find clearer direction in life.
Many clients come for help with relationship challenges or intimacy questions, including concerns about sex and porn use. Sharon also addresses process addictions such as gambling or exercise, and problems marked by obsessions or compulsions. She pays attention to how stress, caregiver strain, and isolation affect daily functioning.
Her work includes support for people navigating divorce or separation, midlife shifts, and issues around guilt, shame, or forgiveness. Communication problems and impulsive behaviors are common topics in sessions. Sharon aims to create practical steps you can try between meetings.
Sharon practices in California and conducts sessions in English. She emphasizes compassion and sensitivity and encourages people to take small, steady steps toward change. To begin, she asks clients to share what matters most and then builds a plan around those goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Sharon uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people manage anxiety and stress by teaching skills for emotion regulation and coping. These techniques break down overwhelming problems into small, manageable steps and teach ways to reduce worry and reactivity.Another set of methods addresses relationship and intimacy concerns by improving communication and clarifying boundaries. These strategies help people express needs more clearly, repair patterns that cause conflict, and rebuild trust or closeness over time.
Choosing the right approach happens together. Sharon will work collaboratively to identify your goals and try methods that fit your situation. If a strategy isn't helping, she adjusts the plan so sessions stay focused on what matters to you.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day and can reduce travel time. It also lets people check in from different locations when needed and can allow shorter or more flexible appointments to match work and life demands.
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Experience
33+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sharon help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addictions. Additional areas include self-esteem, coping with life changes, caregiver stress, and issues like obsessions or compulsions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens carefully and tailors dialogue and a plan to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps, building motivation, and improving confidence.
What is her experience background?
She has 33 years of professional work experience helping people with relationship challenges, addiction-related concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist listed as LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.