Sharon Bland-Brady, LCSW

Sharon Bland-Brady, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
Welcome, I am Dr. Sharon Bland-Brady, and I have been in private practice for 29 years and I am looking forward to helping you on your healing journey. I work with couples, individuals, children, LGBTQIA, and the aging population. I am approachable and supportive. My approach My approach is Eclectic, and I mostly use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Reality Therapy to help you identify and reshape healthy thoughts. In addition, I like to work as a team with my clients, so that we can come up with healthy and effective strategies to overcome challenges in their lives. At times, I will incorporate mindfulness. My focus My ideal client is one who is ready for therapy, open, and willing to work together to become your best self. My goal is to inspire, motivate, encourage, support, and empower my clients to address any issue that comes up in their lives. My communication style My communication style is warm, calm, supportive, non-judgmental, direct, open, and honest. I will practice active listening during most of the session, but will provide feedback when necessary, and give my clients an opportunity to ask questions. During the session, we will reflect on your experiences and challenges. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to choosing to be a therapist was due to a strong need to help others accomplish their goals, desires, and live challenges. I have worked with emotionally challenged children, foster care, disabled clients, the aging population, Veterans, and couples. I found therapy to be rewarding and inspiring for me. I love seeing clients grow. My goals for you I see therapy as a team effort, and we will work on your goals together. Whether your goals are building your self-esteem or working on your relationships. As you gain new insights or face challenges, we will adapt the goals accordingly. My first session with you The first session will be getting to know one another and discussing what brought you to therapy.
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About Sharon Bland-Brady

Focus areas

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
Domestic Violence
Perinatal Mental Health
Childhood Trauma
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Psychological Trauma
Divorce Counseling
Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Christian Counseling
Humanistic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sharon Bland-Brady

Welcome, I am Dr. Sharon Bland-Brady, and I have been in private practice for 29 years and I am looking forward to helping you on your healing journey. I work with couples, individuals, children, LGBTQIA, and the aging population. I am approachable and supportive. My approach My approach is Eclectic, and I mostly use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Reality Therapy to help you identify and reshape healthy thoughts. In addition, I like to work as a team with my clients, so that we can come up with healthy and effective strategies to overcome challenges in their lives. At times, I will incorporate mindfulness. My focus My ideal client is one who is ready for therapy, open, and willing to work together to become your best self. My goal is to inspire, motivate, encourage, support, and empower my clients to address any issue that comes up in their lives. My communication style My communication style is warm, calm, supportive, non-judgmental, direct, open, and honest. I will practice active listening during most of the session, but will provide feedback when necessary, and give my clients an opportunity to ask questions. During the session, we will reflect on your experiences and challenges. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to choosing to be a therapist was due to a strong need to help others accomplish their goals, desires, and live challenges. I have worked with emotionally challenged children, foster care, disabled clients, the aging population, Veterans, and couples. I found therapy to be rewarding and inspiring for me. I love seeing clients grow. My goals for you I see therapy as a team effort, and we will work on your goals together. Whether your goals are building your self-esteem or working on your relationships. As you gain new insights or face challenges, we will adapt the goals accordingly. My first session with you The first session will be getting to know one another and discussing what brought you to therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Stress
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

Education and background

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Education and training

  • Walden University, PhD in Psychology
  • The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1861898645

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