About me

Raising children is hard, and not everything is in a book. I have not only talked the talk, but I have walked the walk and raised a family while balancing a career, and furthering my education. I believe that it truly takes a village, and lots of patience, understanding, humor and flexibility. My professional background is a BA in Psychology, and MSW, and a Principal of Leadership as an Assistant/Principal role. My professional experience has been in the juvenile court system, protective services, sexual abuse education, and day to day public school as a school counselor. Throughout the pandemic, I have helped children and family's to overcome their fears, anxieties, and to find a new normal to function on a day to day basis. I have worked in person, remotely and by phone. I attend ongoing training to be up to date on the current diagnoses, trends, and needs of the community to be able to partner with families and service providers to assist their children to reconnect and engage within their communities.

* School Related Issues
Grief and Loss Issues
* Anxiety
* Life Changes
* Family Systems
* Blended Familes
* Mediation

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Career difficulties
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Parenting issues , Anger management , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Adoption and Foster Care , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Blended Family Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

ME LCSW LC21387

MA LICSW 124789

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sharlene Swainamer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Sharlene for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

Best therapist ever - smart, funny and a great experience. Very wise and helpful. Don’t want any other therapist going forward. Thank you

Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Sharlene for 2 months

My daughter can’t say enough good things about Sharlene! She made her feel instantly comfortable to open up and talk in just a few sessions . She’s flexible and always willing to find time to chat. I feel so lucky that we found her!

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