- Focus on sleep and rest
- Practical skill building
- Values-based work
About Sharie
Sharie Kelley is an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of practice. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, addictions, trauma, and relationship or parenting strain. Her way of working is straightforward and practical, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.
Sharie blends several therapeutic methods to match the person in front of her. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and act in line with those values. Her work with trauma has included eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR.
Sharie’s background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Hawaii Pacific College. She spent over two decades living and working in Hawaii, where cultural awareness shaped her approach to care. That experience influences how she listens and responds to different beliefs and life experiences.
Her early career covered child and family work, adoption social work, outpatient therapy, and dual-diagnosis treatment in a methadone clinic. She also has extensive crisis intervention experience working a countywide night shift, responding to emergencies across many locations.
In practice she favors a psychoeducational style that teaches skills, reduces confusion, and improves communication. She emphasizes triggers, practical communication strategies, and what she describes as mediation-oriented work around emotional patterns. People who want clear tools and collaborative problem solving may find her approach helpful.
How Sharie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Sharie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. That approach focuses on small, practical steps people can try between sessions to improve sleep, mood, and day-to-day functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another part of her work and helps clients clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values, even when hard feelings remain.She also brings eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR, into trauma work when appropriate; EMDR targets distressing memories and can reduce reactivity over time. These methods address common problems like anxiety, trauma reactions, and sleep disruption in different but complementary ways. Finding the right method is part of the process rather than a single decision up front, and she collaborates with each person to set goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life because sessions can be scheduled without travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, or alternatives when video is impractical, which can help maintain momentum on sleep routines and coping skills. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, behavioral experiments, and relaxation practices to virtual sessions to support progress between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is primarily psychoeducational and skills-focused. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and values-based methods to teach practical tools and improve everyday coping.
How long has she been practicing?
She has been practicing for 30 years and draws on experience in outpatient care, dual-diagnosis treatment, and crisis intervention.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
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?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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