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Sharon Watson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sharon is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sharon. View 39 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

She is an energetic and understanding individual who never dismissed my thoughts or concerns. Dr. Watson is incredible!!!

Reviewed August 2024

Sharon makes me feel so much better after our appt. I’ve only seen her twice but the improvement is amazing already

Reviewed May 2024

More about Sharon

  • 17 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in California with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, and self-esteem and confidence issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Career difficulties Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and Geriatric Issues Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Commitment Issues Communication problems Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Emptiness Family Problems Forgiveness Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Military and Veterans Issues Money and financial issues Phobias Postpartum Depression Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Sexuality Visually Impaired Women's issues Workplace issues

Licenses

Sharon Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770655938.

  • LCSW · California · 25249 · Expires September 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 Sharon Watson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Amazing Caring Easy Helped Helpful Understanding Listens Professional

She is an energetic and understanding individual who never dismissed my thoughts or concerns. Dr. Watson is incredible!!!

Reviewed August 2024

Sharon makes me feel so much better after our appt. I’ve only seen her twice but the improvement is amazing already

Reviewed May 2024

Sharon is very caring and offers valuable insight and strategies to help me with my anxiety.

Reviewed March 2024

Sharon is great. Very easy to talk to.

Reviewed January 2024

She’s magic!

Reviewed November 2023

Sharon is listens really well and always provides educational feedback. She really cares.

Reviewed November 2023

Sharon Watson is amazing. She is wise and insightful, encouraging, yet always honest and sincere. I love that she is goal-focused and gives me a touchstone anytime I need to refocus, even if just through a short message.

Reviewed November 2023

Great listener and she makes me feel extremely comfortable. She’s a good one.

Reviewed November 2023

Sharon is supportive and responds back quickly to my messages.

Reviewed August 2023

Sharon is really amazing. She listens and makes me feel heard and safe.

Reviewed May 2023

She’s amazing! Very attentive and supportive. But also suggests ways of dealing with anxiety.

Reviewed May 2023

Sharon always makes sure to make time for me even in her days off. She is an awesome therapist and a great person to talk to!

Reviewed April 2023

Sharon is sweet, knowledgeable, and kind. I love speaking with her and she has a great point of view.

Reviewed April 2023

Her tone of voice is patient, understanding, non judgmental and makes me comfortable being open.

Reviewed March 2023

Sharon is amazing! She doesn’t sugarcoat things and she gets down to business right away. She’s a very good listener. She pushes you by asking you the tough questions. She gives you advice on how to navigate your issues.

Reviewed March 2023

Sharon has been one of the most caring, empathetic, kind, and understanding therapists I have had the pleasure of talking to. Would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs someone to talk to and address things they are going through.

Reviewed March 2023

Sharon has helped me greatly with my mental health. She is a great listener and extremely helpful.

Reviewed March 2023

Sharon is a great empathetic person. She knows her work well and supports every sphere we are talking about. Like to cooperate together so much

Reviewed February 2023

Sharon was great. Very professional and friendly. She listened and made me feel valued as a person. I looked forward to talking to her every week and I will definitely use her again in he future.

Reviewed March 2023

It is a good service and bring online is very helpful as don't need to travel and can happen anywhete

Reviewed February 2023

Sharon listens before responding, she is very easy to talk to, just like talking to an old friend. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Sharon.

Reviewed January 2023

Sharon is super sweet and a great listener! I would definitely recommend her.

Reviewed January 2023

Sharon is absolutely wonderful! She is such a kind woman who is so considerate, patient, and talking with her is so easy! I was so anxious about having to speak on the phone and after a minute I felt instantly at ease and knew right away that it was a safe space. She is a very uplifting person as well! I loved being able to joke around with her! With all the tough things we talk about, it’s very nice to be able to leave a session not feeling like crap after you just relived your trauma haha! I am taking a break from therapy but will always request Sharon from now on and would highly recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed January 2023

Sharon is always professional and personable in every session. She genuinely cares and always checks in with me to see how I’m doing.

Reviewed January 2023

Sharon is amazing, I love how she gives me tools to implicate into myself and view issues with a positive light from my views of struggles From my core

Reviewed November 2022

Sharon has been very helpful in listening and supporting experiences I'm going through. She also helps me find solutions and ideas to use throughout the week that help me better my situations and the things I'm working on. Thank you Sharon (:

Reviewed November 2022

She has helped me with something I was have trouble with and affecting me. She is very caring and helps as much as she can. I definitely recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed September 2022

Sharon is truly caring and remembers details from each week. She is very easy to talk to and always has solid feedback and/or worksheets to help with each session. I really enjoy every session I’ve had with Sharon.

Reviewed September 2022

Sharon is patient, understanding and insightful. She has helped me immensely and puts the interest of her patients above all else. I'd recommend her to anyone in need of a kind and compassionate ear, as well as sound advice.

Reviewed September 2022

She is kind and has been extremely helpful in my times of need

Reviewed August 2022

Sharon has helped me through my highs and lows, she literally puts so much time and effort into my well being. It has helped me become so much better. I cannot recommend Sharon enough. Everybody needs a Sharon in their life. I’m very thankful to have her in my life. Thanks Sharon you are the best.

Reviewed August 2022

Sharon is very experienced and compassionate, she has the gift of listening

Reviewed August 2022

I sought help from Sharon to deal with spouse betrayal and divorce trauma. She has been immensely helpful to me in all our sessions and understood me very well, leading me to a much healthier mindset.

Reviewed August 2022

Talking to Sharon is so amazing. She really understands me and makes me feel listened to. Recommend her

Reviewed August 2022

Sharon is a phenomenal therapist

Reviewed July 2022

I cannot speak highly enough of Sharon. She showed me great empathy, understanding, support and advice. She also has great wit which I found very valuable. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed July 2022

She is the most kinda and caring therapist i have ever met. She understands me better than me. I strongly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2022

She’s very respectful, professional and truly cares about you. She is very quick at responding and is organized. She is easy to converse with about anything.

Reviewed June 2022

She is an amazing therapist. I feel 100% better after I talk with her.

Reviewed June 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sharon Watson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sharon Watson 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 Sharon Watson speak?

Sharon Watson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sharon Watson have?

Sharon Watson has 17 years of experience.

Where is Sharon Watson licensed to practice?

Sharon Watson is licensed to practice in California.

Does Sharon Watson accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Sharon Watson accepts 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."

How can I communicate with Sharon Watson?

Sharon Watson 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 Sharon Watson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.