Sharon Chun Wetterau, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sharon!

Life is full of challenges, and it's easy to get stuck. I would like to help you move toward what's meaningful to you in a safe, collaborative space. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and backgrounds who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress.

My focus

I appreciate working with college age through older adults who are having difficulties coping with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting, and stress. I will provide support and guidance as we work on identifying what's most important to you and help you to develop skills to build your resilience.

My approach

I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing as tools to highlight your values and build on your strengths. I'm comfortable incorporating Christianity if that is relevant to you. I am also comfortable addressing how systemic oppression has impacted you.

My communication style

I am a warm, empathic, and open communicator who will be tuned into your unique needs and strengths. It's important for me to hear and understand you. I'm also practical in my feedback. I strive to provide a safe and hopeful space for you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I enjoy connecting with others and am committed to helping others build the life they want to live. Connection with others is a core need that we all have, and through it, we're able to survive, to grow, to heal, and to thrive. We all have a lot to learn, and we don't have to be alone in the journey.

My goals for you

You are the most important person in this process. I will work collaboratively with you to help you move toward what's most important to you. I will help you to deepen your awareness of what's working and not working for you and will provide tools to help you stay engaged and to live out your goals and values.

Our first session

During our first session, we will get to know more about who you are, what challenges you are facing, and what you hope to gain through our work together. I will ask you several questions about yourself so that I can better understand your needs, background, and history. I will share my therapeutic approaches so you know what to expect.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Attachment-based

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 12 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

Educators

Racial Justice

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

+ 22 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of California, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sharon Chun Wetterau