Sharon Sumler

Sharon Sumler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and trauma. She speaks plainly and offers a calm, steady presence for people who want support making changes and restoring balance. Sharon draws on 20 years of experience to guide conversations toward practical next steps.

Sharon favors an approach that starts with listening. She helps people name what is most painful and figure out small, manageable changes. Her work combines Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral strategies and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy tools when trauma and abuse are part of the story.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on everyday problems like parenting strain, work stress, anger, or shifts in relationships. Sharon aims to teach concrete skills for coping, communication, and emotional regulation rather than relying only on talk.

Sharon’s background includes long experience across many concerns, from mood disorders and ADHD to attachment and blended-family issues. She draws on that breadth to tailor each conversation to the person in front of her.

People who choose her can expect straightforward language, practical skill-building, and steady support while working through change. She invites clients to set goals together and to pace progress so it fits real life.

How her approaches translate to online care

Sharon uses Trauma-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past harms affect current functioning and emphasizes safety, grounding, and processing at a pace that feels manageable. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people can explore what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will work with each person to match methods to goals and comfort level, checking in regularly and adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. That means starting with what feels doable and expanding skill use over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills between meetings in the settings where stress actually happens. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the initial questionnaire so sessions line up with your routine and goals.