Sharon Link, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and recovery
- Trauma and addiction care
- CBT DBT EMDR informed
- 25 years experience
About Sharon Link
Sharon Link is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Missouri with 25 years of clinical experience working across a wide range of mental health concerns. She holds LCSW licenses in Missouri (MO LCSW 2020011413) and Wyoming (WY LCSW LCSW-678). LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential indicating advanced training to provide psychotherapy and support for emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Sharon has worked with adults of all ages as well as children and adolescents, helping people navigate depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career stress, OCD, and ADHD. She has substantial experience supporting individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and specializes in treating addictions, including gambling disorders. Her practice also addresses stress, self-esteem, grief, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and sleeping concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and a range of attachment and personality-related challenges.
Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She emphasizes a client-led approach in which the person seeking help guides the goals for treatment while she offers practical tools and coaching to build a more satisfying life. Her work integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, person-centered principles, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and EMDR when appropriate. Sharon welcomes those ready to take steps toward change and offers supportive, empowering care to help them move forward.
Sharon has worked with adults of all ages as well as children and adolescents, helping people navigate depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career stress, OCD, and ADHD. She has substantial experience supporting individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and specializes in treating addictions, including gambling disorders. Her practice also addresses stress, self-esteem, grief, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and sleeping concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and a range of attachment and personality-related challenges.
Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She emphasizes a client-led approach in which the person seeking help guides the goals for treatment while she offers practical tools and coaching to build a more satisfying life. Her work integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, person-centered principles, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and EMDR when appropriate. Sharon welcomes those ready to take steps toward change and offers supportive, empowering care to help them move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sharon Link have?
Sharon Link has 25 years of experience providing mental health services.
Is Sharon Link a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Missouri (MO LCSW 2020011413) and Wyoming (WY LCSW LCSW-678).
In which languages does Sharon Link provide therapy?
Sharon provides therapy in English.
Where is Sharon Link located?
Sharon Link is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Sharon Link as my therapist?
You can work with Sharon Link through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sharon Link work with international clients?
Yes, Sharon Link works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sharon Link cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Sharon's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Sharon. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sharon Link
Sharon draws from client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person seeking help sets the pace and goals for treatment. This approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration and is well suited to people working through relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, or life transitions.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many daily coping challenges. EMDR is another option Sharon offers when appropriate; it involves guided processing of traumatic memories to reduce their intensity and the distress they cause, and can be useful for those recovering from past physical or emotional trauma.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Sharon works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan as needed so therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around.
Online therapy with Sharon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how and when people access care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from a distance while focusing on meaningful progress.