Sharie Kelley, LCSW
Midlife transitions and practical coping support
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- Values-focused work
- Trauma-informed care
- Skills and education
About Sharie
Sharie Kelley is an Oregon LCSW with 30 years of clinical experience who helps people facing major life changes and midlife transitions. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, and parenting strain. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at helping someone find clearer next steps when life feels overwhelming.
Sharie draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients focus on values and actions. She also uses client-centered work to build a collaborative relationship in sessions.
Her background spans crisis intervention, outpatient mental health, and addictions treatment. She has extensive experience treating trauma and anxiety and has worked in many settings, from clinics to hospitals and community sites. That history shapes a calm, steady approach to urgent and long-running concerns.
Sharie studied social sciences at Hawaii Pacific and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She spent more than two decades living and practicing in Hawaii, where cultural awareness was a consistent part of her training and work.
In sessions she often teaches practical skills, explores triggers and communication patterns, and helps people identify values to guide change. People can expect a mix of education, hands-on tools, and conversation focused on realistic steps forward.
Sharie draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients focus on values and actions. She also uses client-centered work to build a collaborative relationship in sessions.
Her background spans crisis intervention, outpatient mental health, and addictions treatment. She has extensive experience treating trauma and anxiety and has worked in many settings, from clinics to hospitals and community sites. That history shapes a calm, steady approach to urgent and long-running concerns.
Sharie studied social sciences at Hawaii Pacific and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She spent more than two decades living and practicing in Hawaii, where cultural awareness was a consistent part of her training and work.
In sessions she often teaches practical skills, explores triggers and communication patterns, and helps people identify values to guide change. People can expect a mix of education, hands-on tools, and conversation focused on realistic steps forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Sharie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for people feeling stuck by midlife changes, anxiety, or grief because it focuses on meaningful steps rather than getting rid of every uncomfortable feeling.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to teach practical skills that change behavior and mood. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life stressors. Her client-centered stance means sessions are guided by each person's priorities and pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, life demands, and preferences. That may mean trying practical CBT tools for a while, then adding ACT exercises or trauma-focused work as needed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets someone continue care when relocating within the state. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit into everyday life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharie commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, career concerns, and coping with life changes including midlife transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and psychoeducational, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with Acceptance and Commitment and client-centered methods to teach skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience, including crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, dual-diagnosis work in a methadone clinic, and trauma treatment.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Oregon.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the starting process for working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.