Sharon Mortimer, LCSW

Sharon Mortimer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 43 years of experience. She practices in a straightforward, person-focused way and listens closely to what matters most to each client.

She draws on an eclectic mix of approaches to match the needs in the room. That means using practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas. Emotionally-focused work is included when relationship patterns and attachment issues come up.

Sharon helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and addictions. She also supports people facing relationship or family difficulties and a range of other concerns such as grief, life purpose, or trouble with communication and trust.

Her style is steady and direct. She values clear communication and giving clients tools they can use between sessions. Sessions often include talking through current problems, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and trying new ways of interacting with others.

Many people come for help after painful experiences or when they feel stuck in repeating patterns. Sharon emphasizes practical change and gentle challenge, helping each person set realistic goals and take the next steps toward a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sharon commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and letting the person's priorities guide sessions, which helps when someone needs a space to be heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are key goals. DBT offers concrete tools for handling intense feelings and improving how people cope day to day. Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative; Sharon will work with each person to figure out what fits their needs, goals, and preferences as the work progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats available before booking since they are not listed in the biography. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow a quieter check-in during a lunch break, or let someone choose a session that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can use different approaches effectively through distance sessions, and Sharon adapts her techniques so tools learned in session transfer into daily routines.