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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Sharlese
LMFT in California with 18 years of experience, Sharlese Jones focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career concerns, addictions, LGBT issues, family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. She works in straightforward, practical ways to help people manage symptoms and learn new skills.
Jones uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to help clients identify unhelpful patterns. Sessions emphasize skill development, problem solving, and clearer self-understanding. The tone is direct and practical: she helps people name what is hard, try small changes, and notice what works.
Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical practice in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Over the years she has worked with a range of presenting concerns and focused on teaching coping strategies for mood and behavior regulation. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.
In sessions she checks what the client wants to change and breaks goals into manageable steps. She talks through options, practices strategies together, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This approach keeps work focused and doable between appointments.
For parents and caregivers she offers concrete guidance on communication, behavior management, and rebuilding trust after conflict. For people facing identity-related concerns she provides direct support around self-acceptance and navigating relationships. To begin, the site matching process helps people schedule an initial session.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Sharlese uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One approach helps people learn coping strategies for anxiety and stress by teaching breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Another approach focuses on mood and behavior regulation, using structured tools to identify triggers, track moods, and practice alternative responses to reduce impulsive anger or depressive withdrawal.Choosing the right technique is collaborative. She will discuss different methods, try options in-session, and adjust based on what fits the client’s needs and goals. The plan evolves from short-term goals into sustained strategies the client can use between appointments.
If you want to pursue online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or let people join when they cannot be physically present at an office. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use online formats to keep focus on practical skills, homework, and progress tracking.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
The therapist works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career challenges, addictions, LGBT matters, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a practical focus on skills, problem solving, and clearer self-understanding rather than long, abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working as a therapist in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.