Sharie is kind and thoughtful. For me, she has been able to help me get to the "core" of issues and start working from there. It feels like deep care and not just a band-aid.
Sharie Kelley, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Sharie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Sharie. View 37 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Oregon
Recent reviews
Sharie has helped me gain a deeper level of understanding in an area that was immensely troubling for me. This has lead to a big relational breakthrough in my life with my family. She is a wealth of knowledge and continues to support me in arenas I am seeking growth in my life! I highly recommend her.
More about Sharie
- 30 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW). I am credentialed in addictions--CADC I, and I am also credentialed in MRT, a reality therapy which has been proven to be particularly effective in correctional institutions.
I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Hawaii Pacific College (now a University) in Honolulu. I graduated with my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1989.
After spending 22 year living and working in Hawaii, and having attended the School of Social Work where all of our classes had an emphasis on cultural awareness, I grew my appreciation for cultural differences.
My goal through the years in the field of mental health has been to become versatile in working with all genders of all ages, cultures and religious beliefs. My general approach is psychoeducational. I do CBT. I am Adlerian in premise.
Most previous to working for BetterHelp and Regain, I did seven years in crisis intervention covering the whole county by myself at night which involved an array of clinical presentations such as suicidality, homicidality, psychosis, chronic mental illness, intoxication, and emotion dysregulation, in an array of locations such as emergency rooms, intensive care units, the county jail, police stations, offices, schools, respite facilities, residential facilities, homes, truck stops, businesses, fields, roads, and other public places.
Prior to crisis work, I worked as an outpatient therapist in a community mental health agency and prior to that I worked as a dual-diagnosis therapist in a methadone clinic where I did trauma treatment and addictions counseling. I am fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a brain stimulation technique for trauma treatment and anxiety.
During the first 13 years of my career, I did contract work as a child and family therapist, adoption social work, and I also had a private practice wherein I did individual therapy for military dependents and couples' counseling. I take a mediation approach with an emphasis on triggers, communication and love languages.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Depression
ADHD
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Sharie Kelley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871842062.
- LCSW · Oregon · L7820 · Expires December 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Sharie Kelley
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Sharie is kind and thoughtful. For me, she has been able to help me get to the "core" of issues and start working from there. It feels like deep care and not just a band-aid.
Sharie has helped me gain a deeper level of understanding in an area that was immensely troubling for me. This has lead to a big relational breakthrough in my life with my family. She is a wealth of knowledge and continues to support me in arenas I am seeking growth in my life! I highly recommend her.
Therapy has been so helpful.
She is very professional and does an amazing job.
This is saving my life.
Seems to have a real grasp on the psychological apect of life, some people understand people, and this one has a Knack for something you’d have to find out in your own session.
Very happy with therapy this far very helpful and love the holistic approach!
Sharie is wonderful! Always cheerful, gives excellent advice, and always on time!
Sharie made me feel very comfortable and I look forward to the growth I will make working with her.
Sharie Kelley is highly skilled at her practice & very intuitive as well. She has a variety of therapy modalities that help me embody somatic healing for my nervous system & brain health goals. She’s practical & experiential in her approach. I love working with Sharie Kelly & would highly recommend her to anyone who has experienced trauma.
Sharie is a good listener and very helpful and knowledgeable. She offers solutions, homework and points me on my path
Sharie is very knowlegeable, and kind, and a great listener. She provides me with actionable steps to take, and tools to use in situations where I may feel activated. Sharie listens to my current issues and provides me with feedback about various options I have, options I may not have considered myself of ways to possibly solve issues.
Sharie is a great support for anyone who has ADHD ,and anyone who has an entrepreneurial lifestyle. Highly recommended.
I wish I was better at language so I could describe Sharie Kelley as eloquently as she deserves. She has provided me path to heal, and a space in which I am validated. She is genuine and is truly invested.
10/10
I always feel better after talking to my therapist!
I’ve had great sessions with her that helped a lot!
She Listens, provides practical suggestions and strategies. Empathic and realistic at the same time. Great attitude and she helps you relax and regain perspective.
I love my therapist so much. She is so kind and understanding. She has helped me in so many ways. I have been able to start healing and moving forward because of her. I would have never been able to accomplish what I have without her
Sharie was able to diagnose my issue efficiently and provide the necessary tools and skills to tackle my mental health challenges. I wanted a therapist who deployed mindfulness practices that got me out of my head and into my body and not simply talked the entire time. She was able to do just that. I highly recommend her for anyone struggling with obsessive thinking, intrusive thoughts, and generalized anxiety.
An absolute expert in navigating trauma. So thankful BettedHelp led me to her.
Sharie Kelley is one of a kind. I love her words of wisdom and worldly advice.
Sharie Kelley is amazing. Truly listens and respects you. She shared with me a breathing exercise that helps me to this day. 10/10
Sharie is a great listener and has really helped me understand myself better.
Sharie provides excellent therapy. She is a talented, compassionate, and genuinely sincere person, and I'm grateful that she was able to guide me through my depression.
she’s so kind and has the most warming energy. i’ve only had two therapy appointments so far but she’s helped so much already
Gentle and attentive. Consistently on time and ready to engage. On the couple of occasions we've had tech difficulties, she's made an effort to continue our sessions via alternative methods. Most of the therapists I've worked with are younger than I am, but I'm not sure this is the case with Sharie. Her life experience and ability to discern the root of our discussions adds a high degree of confidence to forward progress. She presents with a softness tempered by wisdom, and a little bit of 'hippy', pretty much a perfect match :)
words cannot describe how much Sharie has help me in a short amount of time, only a few months. I have been feeling and moving at a very low and depressed frequency... even today 8 can feel myself coming out of it... life's ups and downs, but these past few months have been some of the lowest I've experienced in years... but again, I can feel myself coming out of it even today. I know that sharie is a a part of that shift. I have a session with her this evening, and I am looking forward to it VERY MUCH. Thank you Sharie. thank you X infinity
Sharie has helped me through my darkest days.
She’s great and listens really well lover her
Thank you for your kindness and support
Sharie is a compassionate listener and very skilled professional. She's helped me process various traumas from recent years and some still ongoing. The tools we practice together and she gives me to do on my own are very diverse, and have helped me regain focus & presence with my work, responsibilities, life.
Sharie is an amazing therapist! I strongly recommend her to anyone
Very helpful and respectful.
Sharie is a very well experienced therapist who listens to you patiently and offers different ways to answer your needs based on what she recognizes in you. She is patient, punctual, understanding, and highly professional and experienced. You would feel very comfortable sharing what you may not be able share with others and helps you out. Highly recommended.
My sessions with Sharie have been very helpful. I had many therapists who have only dealt with my issues that were immediately evident. Sharie has led me to discover some connections to my feelings that I am excited, and nervous, about exploring them more. I have a lot of work to do but I am thankful that I will do it under her guidance.
I am so glad to be paired with Sharie. She is a great therapist.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sharie Kelley offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sharie Kelley works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sharie Kelley speak?
Sharie Kelley speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sharie Kelley have?
Sharie Kelley has 30 years of experience.
Where is Sharie Kelley licensed to practice?
Sharie Kelley is licensed to practice in Oregon.
Does Sharie Kelley accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sharie Kelley does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sharie Kelley offer?
Sharie Kelley offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Sharie Kelley?
Sharie Kelley can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sharie Kelley?
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