Therapist profile
Shari Peterson, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Minnesota / 25629
- NPI1588219489
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Shari
Shari Peterson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 20 years in mental health. She has provided therapy in community mental health, schools, and outpatient settings, and has spent several years focused on individual therapy.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, and anger. She has experience helping people who have experienced trauma, abuse, and domestic violence. Her work also covers eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and struggles with self-esteem.
Shari uses practical, person-focused methods in sessions. She leans on client-centered ways of working that start from the person’s own perspective. She also draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness to calm and focus the nervous system, and motivational interviewing to build readiness for change.
In conversation she pays attention to relationships and attachment patterns that shape how people handle anger, control, and communication. She often addresses family of origin issues and codependency when they relate to current problems. When substance use or co-occurring conditions are present, she integrates those concerns into the plan.
Her approach aims to be straightforward and relational. Sessions look at what is happening now, what patterns repeat, and what small changes might make daily life easier. People who want clear, practical help with anger, substance issues, trauma, or persistent anxiety may find this style useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Shari commonly combines client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and building from the client’s own goals. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practices small changes that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing skills that can reduce physiological arousal and improve responses to frustrating situations.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, comfort level, and the problems they bring. That choice can shift as progress is made or new issues arise.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people use audio-only options if bandwidth is limited or choose a video meeting when visual cues are helpful. Discussing practical needs at the start helps shape scheduling and session length to fit everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, relationship and family issues, anger, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to identify triggers and practice different responses.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years in mental health with experience in community mental health, school settings, and outpatient treatment, and several years providing individual therapy.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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