Sharon Bowen, LCSW, CSW
Compassionate social worker focused on personal stories
Details
| Name | Sharon Bowen |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, CSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina, Colorado, Florida, California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Sharon
Sharon Bowen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a decade of experience to her counseling practice. She speaks plainly and makes space for people who feel nervous about starting therapy. Sharon aims to move at each person's pace and to build a trusting working relationship.
Sharon centers sessions on the person's story and priorities. She listens for patterns that feel stuck and helps name options for change. Conversations focus on small, practical steps that fit day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Her background includes work as an advocate, case manager, and therapist. That mix shaped a practical approach to problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and stress related to parenting or work. She also supports people dealing with grief, relationship strain, sleep problems, and challenges tied to ADHD and bipolar mood differences.
Sharon uses Narrative Therapy alongside Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. She also draws on mindfulness and EMDR approaches when they seem useful. Treatment plans are shaped around what the person wants to address, not a fixed program.
Sessions are offered online with options for video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Sharon practices in North Carolina and works in English. She aims to be nonjudgmental, caring, and compassionate while helping people take manageable steps forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Sharon works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sharon directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sharon directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical methods work online
Sharon uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. This approach focuses on identifying unhelpful narratives and opening up alternative ways of understanding problems, which can be useful for grief, identity questions, and relationship concerns.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when helpful to teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, sleep difficulties, or mood swings.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Sharon collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts plans based on what helps most.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging, offering a range of ways to connect. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to choose the format that feels most practical.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Sharon commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, career questions, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work focuses on the person's story and priorities using Narrative Therapy along with client-centered listening and some CBT tools. Sessions emphasize practical steps and reflection rather than a single rigid method.
What is her professional background?
Sharon has 10 years of experience in social work, including roles as an advocate, case manager, and therapist. That background informs a hands-on approach to problem solving.
Where does Sharon practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in North Carolina and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW, with LCSW licensure noted for Colorado and Florida as provided.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sharon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow different ways to connect.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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