Services
In addition to having expertise in Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar Disorder) and Anxiety Disorders, I have a number of additional specialty areas in my practice:
Life Transitions / Life Intrusive Events
Some life experiences, such as divorce or the death of a loved one, strongly challenge one’s sense of self and identity. I focus on helping the person not only weather the event, but grow stronger from the experience.
Grief
Many people only associate grief with the death of a loved one. Grief can be present whenever there is a change in life circumstances: adjusting to serious illness or disability, the end of a relationship, the death of a beloved pet, the loss of career identity with retirement, or even adjustments associated with aging.
Therapy can provide a safe space to make sense of the loss, address unexpected emotions that might emerge, clarify what matters in life, and find a way forward while memorializing the significance of what has been lost.
Spiritual & Existential Issues
This involves working with individuals who are questioning the direction of their life or who desire to live their life more fully. The goal here is to achieve clarity, empowerment, and action towards a more creative and fulfilled life.
Illness & Disability
Therapy may involve helping a client forge a new relationship to their body, significant others, daily life, and even their identity; or it may take the form of providing guidance and support for achieving optimum wellness.
Life Review
Life review is a guided therapeutic process that helps older adults reflect on the experiences, relationships, challenges, and accomplishments that have shaped their lives. Through thoughtful conversation and reflection, clients have the opportunity to explore personal meaning, recognize strength and resilience, address unresolved concerns, and create a sense of coherence and completion. This process can foster greater self-understanding, emotional healing, dignity, and a deeper appreciation of one's life journey.
GLBTQ Issues
This includes GLBTQ-sensitive counseling for individuals, “coming out” issues, and exploration of gender identity.
Dissertation & Theses
I can help you identify and address the psychological issues holding you back from completing your work, offer constructive ways to deal with procrastination, and provide needed support during the creative process.
Vocational & Career Issues
Presenting concerns may include career exploration, workplace stress, midlife career transition, and retirement.
Dr. Diana Sharpe, Psy.D.