AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness based
Skills focused
Values oriented
About Sharie
Sharie Kelley is an LCSW based in Oregon who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and other life changes. She brings 30 years of practice to sessions and aims to make therapy straightforward and useful. Her style is direct and practical, with a focus on skills people can use between sessions.
Sharie uses mindfulness practices to help clients stay grounded in the present moment and reduce reactivity. She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral tools to clarify values and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions often include skill teaching, behavioral experiments, and brief coaching on real-life problems.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and decades of work in community mental health, addiction treatment, and crisis intervention. That experience shaped a calm, steady approach when people are overwhelmed or in transition.
Sharie has worked in many settings, including outpatient clinics, methadone treatment programs, and county crisis teams covering a wide range of urgent situations. She draws on that variety to adapt methods to each person’s situation and goals.
In sessions she emphasizes clear communication, attention to triggers, and practical strategies for improving relationships and daily functioning. People who want active, skills-focused therapy with a mindfulness emphasis may find her approach helpful.
How mindfulness and practical therapies work online
Sharie often uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without immediately acting on them, which can lower emotional intensity and improve decision making. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed steps toward those values, useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so people can explore concerns at their own pace.
Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then try approaches that fit the person. Adjustments are made over time based on what is working and what is not.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, schedule quick check-ins, use audio-only sessions when less bandwidth is available, or focus on skills practice between meetings. The emphasis is on practical tools, consistent sessions, and tailoring methods to each person’s needs rather than promising any specific outcome.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, sleep problems, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and cognitive tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience that includes community mental health, addiction treatment, outpatient therapy, and crisis intervention work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are provided to clients within the region she serves.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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