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Sharon McNeil

Supportive LCSW for stress and life changes

LCSW New Jersey

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

Sharon McNeil is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience supporting people navigating anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strains, grief, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She works from a strengths-oriented perspective, helping clients build coping skills, clarify goals, and restore a sense of balance when stress or self-esteem issues make daily life harder. Sharon brings experience with ADHD and a range of related concerns, including workplace issues, social anxiety, and seasonal mood changes.

Her counseling style is described as warm, positive, and interactive, and she adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Sharon blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and solution-focused techniques to identify unhelpful patterns, explore practical steps, and reinforce what already works for the client.

Based in New Jersey, she offers services in English and accepts international clients. Prospective clients are invited to reach out when they are ready to begin the process of change and growth.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Sharon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach focuses on practical strategies and skill-building to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so the client’s values and experiences guide the pace and focus of sessions. Solution-focused techniques are woven in to set clear goals and highlight small, achievable steps toward meaningful change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment plans and adjust techniques as progress is made.

Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from a licensed professional regardless of location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sharon address?
Sharon works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, relationship and family problems, parenting, grief, anger, and coping with life changes, as well as ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused methods, emphasizing practical skills, collaboration, and a strengths-based perspective.
What is Sharon's background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of clinical experience working with adults, children, and families.
Where is Sharon licensed to practice?
She holds LCSW licensure in New Jersey with licence number NJ LCSW 44SC04771500 and practices from that state.
Does she work with clients in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sharon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Sharon?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsIntellectual disabilityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English