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Sharon Campbell

Sharon Campbell, LMFT

Therapist · California · 15+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 47603
NPI
1235629940

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  • Attachment-focused
  • CBT and DBT skills
  • Support for caregivers

About Sharon

Sharon Campbell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical ways to ease stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and mood concerns while supporting people through life transitions. Sharon aims to meet clients where they are and build a plan that fits their situation.

She uses straightforward conversation and collaborative planning to tailor treatment to each person. That can mean working on coping skills for overwhelming feelings, improving communication in relationships, or addressing patterns that get in the way of better days. Sharon also supports people managing addiction challenges, sleep problems, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape patterns, and on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to teach emotion regulation and stress management. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life changes.

Sharon has particular experience with abandonment issues, caregiving stress, blended family concerns, and aging and geriatric issues among other focal areas. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space and tailors dialogue to each person's needs. Her work supports people seeking clearer direction, steadier mood, and healthier relationships.

To begin, she asks clients to describe goals and priorities so therapy can be shaped around them. The emphasis is on usable tools and steady progress toward a more manageable daily life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships affect how people relate today. It helps uncover patterns that lead to anxiety, relationship strain, or difficulty trusting others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving around daily stressors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods that match those needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins during transitions like caregiving or managing health concerns. Some clients find brief video or phone check-ins helpful for quick skill practice, while others prefer longer sessions to focus on deeper issues. The emphasis is on finding a routine that supports steady progress and practical skill-building.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sharon commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, sleep problems, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What is Sharon's general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses conversational planning, teaches coping skills, and focuses on real-life changes clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sharon has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including caregiver stress, blended family issues, and aging and geriatric issues.

What credentials does Sharon hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with Sharon?

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