- Grief and end-of-life care
- Trauma and addictions
- Practical coping skills
About Sharie
Sharie Kelley is an Oregon LCSW who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes. She brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions and focuses on practical tools people can use right away. Her work often addresses trauma, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and caregiver fatigue.
She draws on 30 years in social work, including many years doing crisis intervention across hospital, jail, and community settings. That experience shaped a steady, no-nonsense approach to high-stress situations. She has also provided trauma treatment and addictions counseling in outpatient and methadone-clinic settings.
Kelley’s training includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Hawaii Pacific College. She lived and worked in Hawaii for over two decades, where cultural awareness informed her practice with diverse people and beliefs.
In sessions she uses clear, teaching-focused methods and evidence-based techniques. Her work often combines cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-focused practices and client-centered listening. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related anxiety and symptoms.
Sharie aims to help people develop skills for coping, managing emotions, and improving communication. She commonly addresses issues such as ADHD, depression, codependency, abandonment concerns, and aging-related stress. People who prefer practical, experience-informed guidance tend to find her approach useful.
She draws on 30 years in social work, including many years doing crisis intervention across hospital, jail, and community settings. That experience shaped a steady, no-nonsense approach to high-stress situations. She has also provided trauma treatment and addictions counseling in outpatient and methadone-clinic settings.
Kelley’s training includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Hawaii Pacific College. She lived and worked in Hawaii for over two decades, where cultural awareness informed her practice with diverse people and beliefs.
In sessions she uses clear, teaching-focused methods and evidence-based techniques. Her work often combines cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-focused practices and client-centered listening. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related anxiety and symptoms.
Sharie aims to help people develop skills for coping, managing emotions, and improving communication. She commonly addresses issues such as ADHD, depression, codependency, abandonment concerns, and aging-related stress. People who prefer practical, experience-informed guidance tend to find her approach useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more workable patterns; it often helps with anxiety, mood, sleep, and substance-related behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, targets traumatic memories and the distress they cause by using a structured protocol to reduce symptom intensity over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That choice can change as therapy progresses, and sessions may blend techniques to address symptoms and practical needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from a quieter location. Some formats may also suit shorter check-ins or sessions where being on camera is not required. Ask about scheduling rhythms and what to expect so you can plan sessions around everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and psychoeducational, combining teaching with listening. She focuses on skills people can use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of experience in social work, including crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, and addictions counseling.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She is an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.