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Entry 288705California / United States

Elizabeth Sharma

Elizabeth Sharma, LCSW

California 20 years in practice

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LCSW - family and trauma focus

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  • Parenting support
  • Trauma recovery
  • Mood and ADHD

About Elizabeth

LCSW in California with 20 years of clinical experience, Elizabeth Sharma focuses on family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and mood issues such as depression and ADHD. She works with parents, young people, and individuals facing anger or self-esteem problems. Sessions emphasize practical support and clear communication.

Elizabeth often uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, attachment issues, and problems that come up after adoption or foster care. She helps people talk through family conflict, communication breakdowns, and guilt or shame. Her approach pays attention to day-to-day coping and changes that affect family life.

She has experience supporting people with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and recovery after sexual assault and abuse. When working on parenting concerns she focuses on strategies that can be used at home and in real situations. For young adults she concentrates on stepping into independence while handling mood and attention challenges.

Elizabeth describes her work as respectful and sensitive. She adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation instead of using a single method for everyone. That typically means practical steps, targeted discussions, and follow-up on progress.

To get started with her practice, people use a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions

Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on trauma and mood problems. For trauma-related issues this often means pacing discussions, developing coping skills, and addressing distressing memories in manageable steps. These techniques aim to reduce symptoms like panic and post-traumatic stress reactions and build day-to-day coping. For mood and attention concerns she focuses on practical behavior strategies and problem-solving. That can include organizing routines, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and practicing skills that reduce low mood and improve focus. These approaches are chosen to match concrete goals such as improving daily functioning or easing parenting demands. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. This means adjusting methods over time based on what helps in real life. Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists also use remote meetings to keep continuity of care during life changes, while agreeing on a plan that fits the client’s everyday routine.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

Anger managementSelf esteem

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Elizabeth works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, anger, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on related areas like attachment, adoption and foster care, and panic symptoms.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and conversational. The emphasis is on clear strategies and steps people can try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes work with young people and family-related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the local fee structure.

How do I begin a first session?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule the first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Elizabeth Sharma

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