- Strengths-based
- Trauma-informed
- Practical tools
About Shari
Shari Lightfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, parenting strains, relationship struggles, trauma, and addictions. She also supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem, anger, and life transitions. Her tone is warm and positive, and she emphasizes practical steps people can use right away.
Shari draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also brings in cognitive behavioral tools to help change unhelpful thinking and EMDR for people who want trauma-focused work. She favors straightforward strategies and often includes mindfulness exercises when helpful.
Her background includes seven years of clinical experience in residential and outpatient settings. That work covered individual sessions, groups, and family therapy inside community mental health agencies. This gives Shari a range of real-world experience with different problems and treatment settings.
In sessions she focuses on building a genuine connection through clear communication and mutual respect. She adapts methods and sometimes uses nontraditional tools to suit what will help a person most. Progress is discussed collaboratively and shaped around the client’s goals.
People who choose her can expect an approachable style, aim-oriented work, and attention to strengths. If sleep or rest problems are part of the concern, she integrates practical habits and coping strategies alongside broader therapeutic goals.
How these therapy approaches translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and emotions. Online work with this approach helps people notice patterns in how they relate and practice new ways of connecting in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and pace; the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathy and reflection to help clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to shift thoughts and behaviors, and is often used to address anxiety, depression, and sleep problems through structured exercises and homework.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps and what the client wants to focus on.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in the settings where challenges occur. Licensed professionals, including therapists, adapt their methods to an online setting so people can continue steady progress without changing their daily routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, sleep and eating issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy difficulties.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions are person-centered and strength-based, with a warm, practical style that focuses on clear communication and building trust.
What is Shari's clinical background?
She has seven years of experience working in residential and outpatient community mental health settings, providing individual, group, and family therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
Shari holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Colorado.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.