Sharon Kaplan
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
I am aware, trained and experienced in the many ways diversity presents itself, including geographical.
My therapeutic technique is rooted in my deep respect for all people. Since I am an expressive and inquisitive person, it comes naturally to me to practice a style of therapy that is both interactive and eclectic. I offer insights, observations, suggestions, feedback, as well as attentive listening. I am adaptable and able to adjust my style according to what works best for the client. As a team we work together to find creative solutions to overcome obstacles to growth and well-being.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- Compulsive Exercise
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Disability
- Drug Use
- Eating Concerns
- End of Life
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gambling Concerns
- Gaming/Internet Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Polyamorous relationship
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Behavior Modification
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Body Image Therapy
- Behavior Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Dream Interpretation
- Dance/Movement Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Feminist Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Integrative Body Psychotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Imagery Reversal Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Systematic Desensitization
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Play Therapy
- 12-Step Facilitation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Service animals allowed
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
Credentials
Licenses
Marriage and Family Therapy
BBS
34547, California
Certificates
Domestic Violence Training
Walnut Avenue Women's Center
Education
New College
MAMFT (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy), 1993
Feminist Psychology