Dr. Sharon Hansen

Dr. Sharon Hansen helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or difficult life changes. She greets clients with straightforward support and respects each person’s story. Her tone is calm and practical, aimed at people who want clear steps forward.

She uses a mix of trauma-focused work and talk therapy to address the impact of past harm and abuse. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace and focus on what will make day-to-day life easier.

Sharon brings six years as a mental health therapist and almost 30 years as a school counselor to her work. That combination gives her experience with both clinical practice and the everyday stresses people face at home and work. She looks for practical strategies people can use between visits.

Her approach is person-centered - conversations and plans are shaped around each client’s needs and goals. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when clients want concrete change or clearer direction. She helps people set small, achievable goals and notice progress.

People who want direct, respectful guidance about relationships, family of origin issues, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, or life purpose may find this style helpful. The first steps are simple: share what’s most pressing and shape a plan together.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Dr. Hansen uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past hurt, helping people process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life. She combines this with client-centered work that prioritizes the person’s goals and pace, offering space for people to guide the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for mood and anxiety management.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences guide the plan.

Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. The focus remains on using Trauma-Focused Therapy, client-centered listening, and CBT techniques to create practical tools that carry into everyday life.