Sharlene Duplessis

Sharlene Duplessis is an LCSW who focuses on practical, trauma-informed care. She speaks plainly and helps people manage anxiety, depression, mood changes, and the aftermath of trauma. Her work often centers on women's issues and the life stresses that come with parenting, relationships, and career shifts.

Sharlene brings 16 years of experience in clinical social work. She uses a client-centered approach that starts by meeting each person where they are. Sessions focus on building everyday skills, noticing small wins, and strengthening the ability to cope when things get hard.

Her methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change thinking and coping patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related memories. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to support practical steps toward goals.

In a typical session Sharlene will listen first, then offer simple tools and exercises to try between meetings. She encourages clients to notice progress, even if it's small. The tone is collaborative and down-to-earth rather than clinical.

People come to her for many concerns, including stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship strain, ADHD, bipolar and mood issues, and coping with life changes like separation or blended family challenges. She helps clients look for realistic next steps and build resilience over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Sharlene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. CBT works well for everyday stress, worry, and mood shifts by focusing on practical steps and short experiments.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when patterns of reactivity interfere with daily life. EMDR is another tool she draws on for processing trauma-related memories when those memories are a barrier to moving forward.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals, past experiences, and what has or hasn’t helped. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The therapist biography does not list specific online or in-person session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find that talking with a licensed professional from a familiar spot helps them practice skills in the context of daily life.