Sharlene Duplessis

Sharlene Duplessis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut. She brings 16 years of experience helping people cope after trauma, manage anger, and rebuild self-esteem. Sharlene focuses on practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Sessions often include skills practice, guided reflection, and step-by-step plans for change.

Sharlene has worked mainly in outpatient settings and has experience supporting people dealing with mood disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and life transitions. She also helps with relationship concerns, parenting stress, blended family issues, and career-related challenges. Her work emphasizes recognizing small achievements and building resilience over time.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that meets them where they are. Sharlene aims to help people increase flexibility when facing difficult situations and to strengthen their belief in their own worth and potential. She describes healing as a daily process and supports gradual, sustained change.

Sharlene accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. She uses her years of practice to balance practical tools and empathic listening, helping people move forward from painful experiences.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Sharlene often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical steps and short-term skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings and interpersonal stress. DBT teaches concrete skills like distress tolerance and mindful awareness to handle overwhelming moments. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is used as a trauma-focused method that helps people process painful memories and reduce their emotional intensity over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy days because sessions can be scheduled around work, childcare, or travel. Online work can make it simpler to follow up between sessions, practice skills in real situations, and maintain continuity during life changes. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to learn how sessions are arranged and what will work best for daily life.