Sharon Bowen, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 10 years in practice

Sharon Bowen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience in social work.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C007958 · expires September 2026
LCSW, Colorado: CSW.09928440 · expires August 2027
LCSW, Florida: SW22016 · expires March 2027
LCSW, California: 123210 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1740885599 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Sharon

Sharon Bowen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience in social work. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, or identity questions. Sharon writes plainly and listens closely to help people notice small changes that can make daily life easier.

Sharon centers sessions on the person in front of her. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each client and builds practical steps from there.

Background and approach

Clients can expect a calm, accepting space where feelings are talked through and coping skills are practiced. Her background includes roles as an advocate, case manager, and therapist. That mix shaped a practical focus - problem solving, resources, and emotional support together.

Sharon has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse, as well as those facing burnout and compassion fatigue. In session she draws on several approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These tools are selected to match a person’s goals and to address symptoms like sleep disruption, low mood, or attention difficulties.

Sharon works from North Carolina and offers a variety of online session formats. She aims to move at each person’s pace and to be steady through setbacks and progress. The emphasis is on clear steps, steady support, and helping people regain forward motion.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Sharon names

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Online support

How Sharon’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s experience first. The therapist listens deeply and follows what matters to the client, helping them set goals and choose next steps. This approach helps with relationship worries, low self-esteem, and big life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical tools. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and track what improves. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.

EMDR is a way of processing painful memories by pairing focused attention with guided techniques. It can reduce the intensity of trauma-related memories and lessen the symptoms that come with them. The therapist explains the steps clearly and moves at a pace that feels manageable.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Sharon will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will try methods that fit their needs. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most and what feels comfortable.

Online therapy makes these approaches flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or fitting a session into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and to practice skills between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sharon help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family worries, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy issues, career stress, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centered and practical. Sessions focus on listening, building coping strategies, and trying techniques that match the person’s goals.

How long has she worked in social work?

She has ten years of experience working in social work roles including advocacy, case management, and therapy.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from North Carolina with licensing noted for CO LCSW and FL LCSW in her record.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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