At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Wisconsin / 2233 - 125
- NPI
- 1427597889
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation focused
- Goal oriented
- Compassionate support
About Sharon
Dr. Sharon Hansen is a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She speaks in a straightforward way and focuses on practical next steps. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, geared toward people ready to make changes.
She draws on six years of experience as a mental health therapist plus almost 30 years as a school counselor. That background shaped her ability to listen closely and to help people clarify what matters to them. Sessions aim to identify small, doable goals and build on what already works in someone’s life.
Dr. Hansen uses several approaches to guide her work, including Motivational Interviewing to strengthen a person’s own motivation, Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the client’s priorities, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. She also uses Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused methods when they fit the situation.
In practical terms, she tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s needs. That can mean short-term work to tackle a specific problem or a longer process focused on healing from past events. She emphasizes collaboration - the client and therapist decide the next step together.
Dr. Hansen encourages people to take the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life. She offers a supportive environment to explore change, set goals, and track progress at a manageable pace.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Dr. Hansen commonly blends Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her sessions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change and can help with motivation around habits, mood, or behavior shifts. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the work focused on the client’s priorities and life experience, offering space to be heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test small changes to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. That means adjusting pacing, trying different techniques, and checking in about what feels helpful week to week.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time to an office. Some approaches translate well to remote conversations because they use guided questions, homework tasks, and brief skill practices that can be done between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt tools from these methods to help people move toward clear, achievable goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Family of origin issuesLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include family of origin issues, life purpose, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions use a respectful, collaborative tone that emphasizes practical steps. Methods include Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused strategies, and Trauma-Focused work as appropriate.
What is the therapist's background?
She has six years as a mental health therapist and nearly 30 years of experience as a school counselor. That mix informs her focus on listening, goal-setting, and skill-building.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The clinician holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. The therapist will clarify how sessions are scheduled during intake.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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