Works with
- Anger
- Self esteem
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sharon
Sharon McNeil is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on worries like anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and low self-esteem. She also helps people facing parenting strain, relationship stress, grief, life changes, and ADHD-related challenges.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps and respectful listening. Sharon aims to keep sessions positive while addressing whatever feels most urgent for the person in front of her.
Background and approach
Sharon blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to match each person's needs. That means she listens first, then helps people test small changes and new ways of thinking to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
With long experience in varied settings, she has supported people dealing with family problems, communication difficulties, workplace stress, caregiving burdens, and questions about life purpose. She also has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. Sessions are offered in English and Sharon accepts international clients.
She offers several formats to fit different schedules and preferences, and she works with each person to shape a plan that fits their goals.
What Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sharon's practice.
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharon lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Sharon Uses Practical Therapies Online
Sharon uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-first space where people set goals and guide the pace. That approach is helpful when someone needs validation and a chance to talk through what matters most.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT works well for anxiety, stress, anger, and low mood because it targets thinking and action together.
Solution-Focused Therapy is part of her toolkit when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work. It emphasizes small, concrete steps and measuring progress toward specific outcomes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon reviews goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then adjusts methods as needed. She partners with each person to try different techniques and find what fits best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel. Video calls let people use visual cues; phone sessions work with lower bandwidth; live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins and brief progress updates. These options help keep therapy flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Sharon
What kinds of concerns does Sharon address?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, parenting worries, relationship and family problems, grief, and life transitions. ADHD, workplace issues, and self-esteem are also listed focus areas.
How would you describe Sharon's therapy style?
Her approach is warm, positive, and interactive. She listens closely and then works with people on practical steps to feel better day to day.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Sharon has 25 years of clinical experience working in varied settings with a wide range of concerns. That background informs practical strategies she uses in therapy.
Where is Sharon licensed and located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, in New Jersey and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.