- Family of origin issues
- CBT and client-centered
- Trauma-focused methods
About Sharon
Dr. Sharon Hansen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin with six years of professional experience as a mental health therapist. She also brings nearly 30 years of experience working as a school counselor. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes.
She often helps people notice how patterns from the family they grew up in still affect their choices and relationships. That includes exploring family of origin issues, questions about life purpose, and recurring problems such as panic attacks or seasonal mood shifts. Conversations focus on specific, manageable changes rather than vague promises.
Her approach aims to be practical and clear. Sessions center on the client's concerns and use straightforward techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She draws on client-centered work to make room for the client's perspective and on cognitive behavioral methods to challenge thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
She also uses solution-focused and motivational interviewing strategies to set small goals and build momentum. When trauma is part of a client's history, trauma-focused methods are available to address distressing memories and reactions with care. Sessions are a collaborative effort to find what helps most in day-to-day life.
Clients who start with her complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and are billed through a cancellable subscription model, so people can adjust their plan over time.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's own perspective. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to identify concerns and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and guides decisions about what to work on next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses clear, practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what the client says is helping. That collaborative process helps narrow what feels most useful for resolving family patterns or current symptoms.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask which session types are offered when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering options that suit a daily schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered stance and practical techniques to address immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years as a mental health therapist and about 30 years of school counseling experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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