About Alison Sharp
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Coping Mechanism Development
Stress
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Chronic Relapse
Relapse Prevention Therapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Eclectic
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Alison Sharp
My philosophy of therapy is that people sometimes get to a point in life where they can no longer tolerate old ways of dealing with problems (i.e., substance abuse, avoidance, blaming, hiding, etc). No matter how big or how small those problems are, you may need to establish new ways of coping with guidance from an outside perspective.
My approach
I strongly believe that people can begin to recover from many mental health issues by setting their sights on the life they want, rather than continuing to run from the life they don't want. If you feel like you've been living in darkness and want to feel the light on your face (or in your heart) again, I suggest you consider therapy. I know your time and commitment are important, and I find that if I nod and say very little, clients can often feel frustrated without feedback. My approach is engaging and conversational. I use a variety of clinical approaches in my practice. Most commonly, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to aid you in identifying core thoughts and beliefs that are causing emotional strife or leading to self-defeating behavior. I also apply tenets from other methods to teach other skills. These other methods include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Holistic/Mindfulness practices, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and others.
My focus
I have been a social worker since 1988, and in private practice since 2021. I welcome adults from all backgrounds to my practice. Specialty areas include addiction recovery, grief, life transitions, medical/end of life issues, women's aging issues, relationship challenges & LGBTQ+ issues. I also treat underlying depression, anxiety, and other mood issues.
My communication style
I aim to communicate in an open and direct manner, with special care not to be blunt or abrupt. I may challenge your pre-held beliefs or encourage you to challenge them, but I will always respect your perspective and validate where they came from.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles
Postpartum Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles
Postpartum Depression
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fordham University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1316260912
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What practice does Alison Sharp work with?
Alison Sharp works with Rula Health - North Carolina.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alison Sharp?
Alison Sharp frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alison Sharp on their profile.
What languages does Alison Sharp speak?
Alison Sharp speaks English.