- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Sharlese
Sharlese Jones is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of experience working in California. She focuses on practical support for parents and individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, substance concerns, and relationship struggles. Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people find clearer choices and more confidence in daily life.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills parents and individuals can use right away.
Background and approach
Sessions often center on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and building routines that reduce chaos at home. The goal is to make small changes that add up to steady improvement. Sharlese has a long history of helping people manage grief, trauma, anger, and issues around intimacy and identity.
She also supports those navigating career strain, bipolar mood challenges, and LGBTQ concerns. Her experience includes working with children, teens, and family dynamics when relevant to a person’s goals. Her style is practical and collaborative.
She listens first, then offers tools and plans tailored to what a parent or individual says is most important. That can include short skills practice between sessions to reinforce change. Sharlese encourages people to see therapy as a space to regain direction and rebuild confidence.
She values steady progress and works with each person to set realistic steps toward clearer relationships and calmer days.
What Sharlese works with
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- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Sharlese draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and emotional regulation. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, grounding, and brief behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm. These methods help when worry or panic interrupt parenting or daily tasks.Another useful approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns. This involves clear listening exercises, setting boundaries, and practicing new ways to ask for support. It is helpful for intimacy issues, relationship strain, and family tensions that affect home life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust methods over time, and track practical progress rather than promising fixed outcomes.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets someone check in quickly, and text-based messaging supports short updates or brief problem-solving between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and varied daily routines.
Questions people ask about Sharlese
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, addictions, bipolar challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, career strain, LGBT matters, and parenting concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. The therapist listens, teaches actionable skills, and helps set steps that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of experience delivering therapy in California across a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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