- 30 years experience
- LCSW credential
- Trauma and addiction
About Sharie
Sharie Kelley is an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the ripple effects of major life changes. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue and those dealing with the effects of natural or human-caused disaster.
Kelley blends straightforward, practical work with a respect for each person's background and beliefs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma and anxiety when appropriate.
Her approach is usually psychoeducational and action-oriented. Sessions often include skill teaching, communication tools, and strategies to manage emotions and cravings. She pays attention to cultural differences and life context from her years living and working in Hawaii and beyond.
Her earlier work included crisis intervention across many settings and roles in community mental health, addiction treatment, and dual-diagnosis care. That experience informs her calm, practical response when problems feel urgent or overwhelming.
People who choose her can expect direct, clear guidance and collaborative planning. She encourages clients to set realistic goals and try techniques between sessions. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific tools to reduce worry, change habits, and improve sleep. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps the brain process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit those needs and preferences. This may mean combining approaches, focusing on skill-building first, or using trauma processing when someone is ready.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or a conversation without being on camera if that helps with focus. Talk with the therapist about what will work best given your routine and the issues you want to address.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes, among others.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The style is practical and psychoeducational, using skill teaching, communication tools, and behavior-focused strategies to help people manage emotions and change patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience, including work in crisis intervention, community mental health, addiction treatment, and outpatient therapy.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices from Oregon.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.