Sharon Smith-Kemper

Approaches for online support and practical skill building

Sharon integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and try out specific coping strategies. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic, while ACT encourages noticing difficult feelings and committing to actions that align with personal values.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns affect current emotional responses and interpersonal difficulties. That work can be useful for people struggling with abandonment, communication problems, or attachment-related distress.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon approaches this collaboratively. She works with clients to assess needs, set goals, and adjust techniques over time so the plan fits preferences and real-world challenges.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to access care around work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and allow ongoing skill practice between sessions, helping clients apply strategies in day-to-day life.