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Sharon Mortimer

Sharon Mortimer

LCSW

Florida

Trusted LCSW with decades of experience

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW1522
Experience
43 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational approach
    • Trauma informed
    • Goal focused

    About Sharon

    Sharon Mortimer is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 43 years of experience to her practice in Florida. She works in a straightforward, compassionate way and focuses on helping people find practical steps toward change. Sharon listens closely and aims to make sessions feel like a collaborative conversation rather than a lecture.

    She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their goals and find internal reasons to change. She also uses client-centered approaches to make space for each person’s story, and employs cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This mix is tailored to the needs of the person in front of her.

    Sharon has long experience supporting people affected by trauma and abuse, and she understands how those experiences shape mood, relationships, and self-worth. She also helps with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, and relationship or family concerns. Her work covers related issues such as communication problems, guilt and shame, and life-purpose questions.

    Her style is practical and flexible. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and steps that people can try between meetings. Sharon emphasizes small, achievable changes that add up over time.

    Sessions are offered in English and Sharon accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

    Sharon often combines Motivational Interviewing with client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify what they want and what might get in the way, useful for change around habits, addictions, or motivation. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can lead the agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is a shared process. Sharon will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on results and comfort level.

    The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy lives - it can make it easier to plan appointments around work or family, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also let people use tools like worksheets and guided exercises during the meeting, making it practical to practice new skills between sessions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

    Additional focus areas

    Antisocial personalityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    43+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns can Sharon help with?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, plus related issues such as guilt, isolation, and life-purpose questions.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, uses motivational techniques, and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions.

    How long has she practiced?

    She has 43 years of professional experience working in social work and behavioral health settings.

    What are her credentials and where does she practice?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and sees clients based from that region.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to learn whether online or in-person meetings are offered.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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