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Sharon Pluck

Sharon Pluck

LCSW

New Jersey

Collaborative, strengths-based counselor

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05431700
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical steps
    • Client focused

    About Sharon

    Sharon Pluck is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience. She works from the view that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to solve hard problems. Sharon aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.

    She uses approaches that emphasize listening and collaboration. That includes Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are also part of the mix when helpful.

    Sharon has worked with children, teens, adults, and couples across common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She also supports people coping with trauma, grief, addictions, parenting strain, career stress, anger, and self-esteem issues. Gender dysphoria and LGBT-related concerns are additional areas she pays attention to.

    Her style centers on honoring the person in front of her and finding practical steps that fit real life. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented when that suits the client. Sharon encourages collaboration so goals and pacing come from the client's needs.

    She is licensed in New Jersey as an LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

  2. How therapeutic approaches shape online care

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people talk through their own reasons for change. It uses curious, nonjudgmental questions to draw out motivation and plan small steps forward. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the persons perspective and builds a supportive space where clients lead the pace and topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and offers practical skills to test new ways of coping.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

    If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. They can also let someone continue care while managing a move or a schedule change. Confirm current session formats when you sign up so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Gender dysphoria

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    New Jersey

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Sharon help with?

    She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, compassion fatigue, and gender dysphoria.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She emphasizes listening, motivational conversation, and practical steps clients can try between sessions.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has over 15 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and direct practice with clients.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New Jersey.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

    What steps are needed to start therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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