- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Family of origin
About Sharon
Sharon M Swigart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and teenagers on stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sharon also helps people who are dealing with family of origin issues and other relationship patterns that carry into adulthood.
Sharon uses approaches drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems to address those concerns. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, and on noticing internal parts or roles that influence current choices. She offers grounding techniques when emotions run high and lets clients set the pace for how quickly to move.
Her work often centers on family patterns that show up across generations. She helps people recognize expectations, roles, and communication habits that began in childhood and still affect adult relationships. Conversations are practical and aimed at changing specific interactions and feelings.
Sharon’s style is steady and structured. She mixes skills-based work, such as coping strategies for anxiety and tools for better communication, with reflective exercises that look at internal parts and family roles. This combination supports both short-term relief and longer-term shifts in how someone relates to others and to themselves.
Sessions begin by clarifying goals and priorities. From there Sharon and the client choose which techniques to use and how often to check progress. Her practice serves people across a range of mood, attachment, and relationship concerns in California.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Sharon works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that teach practical skills for managing anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and on practicing behavioral changes that reduce stress and panic symptoms.She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people notice the different parts inside themselves - for example the part that criticizes and the part that protects. That approach helps with family of origin issues by naming roles and patterns that came from childhood and still shape adult behavior.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Sharon will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills practice, parts work, or a mix of both and adjust the plan over time based on progress.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules by allowing shorter check-ins or by removing travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to continue care when life gets busy, while the therapist and client focus on achievable changes and clearer communication.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. The practice also focuses on family of origin issues and related relationship patterns.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Internal Family Systems ideas to change thinking patterns and explore internal parts. The work includes practical coping skills and reflective exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with adults and teenagers on a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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