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Dr. Sharon Myers

Dr. Sharon Myers, LMFT

Therapist in California

Californian LMFT focusing on self esteem and relationships

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15 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Relationships
  • Self esteem
  • Depression

About Sharon

Dr. Sharon Myers is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of clinical experience in California. She focuses on helping people build confidence, navigate relationship challenges, and manage depression and anxiety. Her work centers on respectful, compassionate care tuned to each person's needs.

She meets people where they are and tailors conversation and plans to match individual goals. Sessions often focus on practical steps to boost motivation, strengthen self esteem, and handle life transitions. Dr. Myers aims to make the process feel manageable and grounded in everyday change.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice supporting people through grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress. She also addresses issues such as anger, intimacy concerns, body image, and career questions. That range allows her to draw on different strategies depending on what the person brings.

Dr. Myers emphasizes collaboration. She listens for what matters most, then helps set clear short-term goals and track progress. Conversations can include emotion work, problem-solving, and practical exercises to try between sessions.

For people facing midlife shifts, aging and geriatric concerns, or questions about life purpose and self-love, she brings steady support and concrete tools. Her approach aims to help people feel more capable, less isolated, and better able to meet daily demands.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Dr. Myers uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach centers on building motivation and behavioral steps to increase confidence and tackle depression; it breaks larger goals into small, doable tasks. Another common focus is emotion-focused work that helps people name and sit with difficult feelings, which can reduce reactivity and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and daily life, then suggest options to try. Plans are adjusted based on what helps most, and progress is checked together over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow follow-ups that reinforce progress between in-person meetings. It can also let someone use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight or choose audio instead of video if that feels easier. Talk with the therapist at intake to decide which approach and session setup will best support your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issues

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Myers address?

She works with relationship challenges, self esteem and confidence, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of life stressors such as career concerns and caregiver stress.

What is her therapy style like?

The style is collaborative and practical. She listens carefully, helps set short-term goals, and uses conversation plus exercises you can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional work experience and has spent that time supporting people through relationship issues, mood concerns, and life transitions.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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 fees and billing handled?

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

What steps do I take to begin working with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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