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Dr. Sharon Anderson

Compassionate psychologist focused on practical progress

CO Psychologist PSY.0001971 Colorado

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sharon

Dr. Sharon Anderson is a Colorado-licensed psychologist with 19 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on an array of evidence-informed methods to support emotional regulation, thought patterns, and practical problem solving while honoring each person's pace and priorities. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and openness, creating a nonjudgmental setting where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored.

Dr. Anderson integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions toward building coping skills, improving communication, and clarifying life purpose.

She also addresses issues such as grief, self-esteem, codependency, multicultural concerns, and mood-related patterns including Seasonal Affective Disorder. Clients who work with Dr.

Anderson can expect focused, goal-oriented sessions that balance understanding and action. She invites prospective clients to take the first step, set clear objectives for therapy, and work through manageable steps toward meaningful change.

Applying Practical Therapies to Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood; it is often used to build concrete coping skills and problem-solving steps. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, offering empathy and reflective listening to help people explore values, self-worth, and personal goals in a supportive setting. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify ambivalence and strengthen intrinsic motivation for change by asking open questions and reflecting back clients' own reasons for wanting progress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Anderson works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is helping, adjust techniques over time, and set attainable steps that align with each person's priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and travel. These formats can support regular, goal-focused work on stress management, mood, relationships, and life transitions while accommodating different schedules and communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Anderson commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered support with practical, skill-building techniques to help clients explore feelings and develop strategies for change.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. Anderson has 19 years of professional experience practicing as a psychologist.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed in Colorado as CO Psychologist PSY.0001971 and practices with that credential.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions across different locations.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English