- LMFT with 20 years experience
- Focus on sleep and stress
- Practical coping tools
About Sharon
Sharon Kuhlmann is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She prioritizes building a comfortable, honest connection so people can talk about what matters most. Sharon listens carefully, offers clear feedback, and works alongside clients to set goals and try practical strategies.
Her background includes prior work as a registered nurse, which gives her a practical view of how the body and mind interact. She uses that perspective to help people understand stress responses, sleep struggles, and anxiety in everyday terms. Sharon teaches breathing and grounding techniques and other self-calming tools that can be used between sessions.
Sharon draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the work to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, trauma-focused strategies for processing difficult memories, and solution-focused work to build manageable steps forward. She also incorporates mindfulness practices to support attention and emotional regulation.
Common concerns Sharon addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, intimacy issues, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, and sleep difficulties. She aims to help people develop routines and skills that improve daily functioning and rest.
In sessions Sharon combines listening, teaching, and coaching. She invites clients to try tools in real life and then bring back what worked. Her approach is straightforward and practical, focused on small changes that add up over time.
Approaches that guide online sessions and rest work
Sharon uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that make stress and sleep problems worse, then practice small changes to those patterns. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is used for trauma-related work and focuses on processing difficult memories so they feel less overwhelming. She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach grounding and attention skills that can support calm and better rest.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if a technique does not feel helpful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find virtual sessions easier to fit into a busy day, require less travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it simpler to practice sleep routines and relaxation skills in the environments where they will be used, and the therapist will support trying exercises between sessions to build lasting habits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sharon help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, career stress, and sleeping difficulties.
What is Sharon's style in sessions?
Her style is listening first, then offering clear feedback and practical tools. She blends teaching, coaching, and reflective conversation to help people try new skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sharon has 20 years of experience working with people in counseling. That time includes private practice work and extensive client contact.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing from Minnesota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.