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Entry 184377New Jersey / United States

Sharon Pluck

Sharon Pluck, LCSW

New Jersey 15 years in practice

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LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

About Sharon

LCSW in New Jersey with 15 years of experience, Sharon Pluck helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, and related concerns. She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to address practical problems and emotional pain.

Sharon starts from the belief that each person knows their story best. She listens for strengths and helps build on them. Sessions focus on real situations and small workable steps rather than abstract theory.

Her practice addresses a broad range of issues including depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and career or life transitions. Sharon also notes an additional focus on gender dysphoria and supports people exploring gender questions.

Therapy often blends problem-focused techniques with reflective conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot patterns of thought and change unhelpful behaviors. Mindfulness methods are introduced to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.

Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help clarify goals and identify steps clients can take between sessions. Sharon frames change as gradual and collaborative. She encourages practical strategies clients can try, then reviews what worked and what needs adjusting.

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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It prioritizes the person’s own goals and perspectives and is useful when someone wants to clarify values or make sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These techniques can be brief and easy to use between sessions for stress reduction.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals and preferences with the client, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist work together to identify which techniques feel most effective.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also allows use of in-session worksheets, brief between-session exercises, and video or audio work depending on what the therapist offers.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Gender dysphoria

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Gender dysphoria is listed as an additional focus area.

What therapy approaches are used?

The main approaches are Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy, with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy also used. These methods are combined to match the issues brought to sessions.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has 15 years of professional work experience. That timeframe covers work across a range of concerns and therapeutic approaches.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey. The practice location is in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process is the route to arrange an initial appointment.

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

Sharon Pluck

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