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Shari Peterson, LICSW

She is an LICSW with 20 years experience
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Not accepting clients

About Shari Peterson

Shari Peterson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Minnesota with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across community-based mental health programs, school settings, and outpatient treatment environments, and she has spent three years providing therapy directly to individuals.

Her clinical work has addressed a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, anger, substance use disorders, and ADHD. She has extensive experience supporting people who have lived with complex trauma, abuse, and domestic violence.

Shari’s approach to therapy is strengths-based, relational, warm, authentic, and person-centered. She uses an individualized blend of client-centered, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside solution-focused and narrative methods, and she integrates mindfulness and somatic practices when appropriate. She believes each person is the expert on their own life and values the opportunity to accompany individuals on their paths to recovery. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shari Peterson have?

She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Shari Peterson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LICSW. License details are MN LICSW 25629.

In which languages does Shari Peterson provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Shari Peterson located?

She is located in Minnesota.

How can I work with Shari Peterson as my therapist?

You can work with Shari Peterson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shari Peterson work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shari Peterson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist'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?

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Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions for many individuals.

One major benefit is flexibility - people can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. This adaptability can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to continue care when in-person meetings are difficult.

Licensed professionals provide care remotely, and if someone wants a different fit they may switch therapists. For many, online therapy offers accessible, practical support delivered by trained therapists without sacrificing the therapeutic elements that make treatment helpful.

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