Carolyn Sharp, Clinical Social Worker in Seattle, 98102

Carolyn Sharp, LICSW

Profession(s):
Clinical Social Work, Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LICSW - LW00005109

My Approach to Helping

I believe that therapeutic change occurs through a supportive, trusting relationship in which the clientsâ�� strengths are drawn out and highlighted. Within this relationship, I work to empower clients to develop awareness of themselves, their ways of relating, and their unique coping skills in the face of stress and change. As their awareness increases, I support clients in developing healthy ways of expressing and fulfilling their needs and desires. I believe strongly that clients are the experts in their lives, and that with support, encouragement, and the appropriate tools, they will develop the solutions for their lives. This work is heavily influenced by mindfulness and psychodynamic orientations, as well as family systems and feminist therapy beliefs.

More Info About My Practice

I am a preferred provider for Premera, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Lifewise and Uniform Medical Plan. Additionally, I will bill out of network to Group Health Options, Cigna, Aetna and Regence (where allowed). For other plans, I am paid directly by the client and provide the necessary receipts for clients to receive reimbursement,

My fee is $120 per clinical hour (45-50 minutes) for individual and family therapy. I offer a sliding scale, when possible.

My fee for in-home therapy is $165 per hour, and is billed in half hour increments. My minimum in-home session is 90 minutes long. I do not offer a sliding scale for in-home therapy.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I provide counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and families, offering supportive listening, insightful suggestions, and concrete behavioral interventions to create solutions. I have expertise in behavioral and emotional problems resulting from attachment disorder, attention deficit disorder, traumatic stress, grief and loss, physical illness, depression, and anxiety.