Sharie Kelley, LCSW
Experienced Oregon LCSW for trauma and addictions
- Trauma and EMDR
- Addictions and recovery
- Flexible session options
About Sharie Kelley
Sharie Kelley is an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience helping people address addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and related challenges. She also holds a credential in addictions counseling (CADC I), and training in MRT, a reality therapy approach often used in correctional settings. Her clinical training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Hawaii Pacific College in Honolulu and a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, completed in 1989.
After living and working in Hawaii for 22 years, where her social work education emphasized cultural awareness, she developed a strong appreciation for cultural differences and adaptability in clinical work. Over the course of her career she has aimed to be versatile in working with people of all genders, ages, cultures, and religious backgrounds. Her general style is psychoeducational, drawing on cognitive behavioral methods and Adlerian ideas about motivation and social connectedness.
Kelley has substantial experience across a wide range of settings. She spent seven years providing countywide crisis intervention coverage at night, responding to clinical presentations such as suicidality, homicidality, psychosis, chronic mental illness, intoxication, and emotional dysregulation in locations including emergency departments, intensive care units, the county jail, police stations, schools, residential facilities, and other community settings. Earlier roles included outpatient work at a community mental health agency and dual-diagnosis treatment in a methadone clinic where she provided trauma-focused and addictions counseling. She is fully trained in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - a treatment approach used for trauma and anxiety.
In the first years of her practice she provided child and family therapy, adoption social work, and maintained a private practice offering individual therapy for military dependents and couples counseling. Her couples work uses a mediation approach with emphasis on triggers, communication, and love languages. Across settings she integrates psychoeducation with practical skills-building to support clients in recovery, coping with life transitions, and strengthening relationships.
After living and working in Hawaii for 22 years, where her social work education emphasized cultural awareness, she developed a strong appreciation for cultural differences and adaptability in clinical work. Over the course of her career she has aimed to be versatile in working with people of all genders, ages, cultures, and religious backgrounds. Her general style is psychoeducational, drawing on cognitive behavioral methods and Adlerian ideas about motivation and social connectedness.
Kelley has substantial experience across a wide range of settings. She spent seven years providing countywide crisis intervention coverage at night, responding to clinical presentations such as suicidality, homicidality, psychosis, chronic mental illness, intoxication, and emotional dysregulation in locations including emergency departments, intensive care units, the county jail, police stations, schools, residential facilities, and other community settings. Earlier roles included outpatient work at a community mental health agency and dual-diagnosis treatment in a methadone clinic where she provided trauma-focused and addictions counseling. She is fully trained in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - a treatment approach used for trauma and anxiety.
In the first years of her practice she provided child and family therapy, adoption social work, and maintained a private practice offering individual therapy for military dependents and couples counseling. Her couples work uses a mediation approach with emphasis on triggers, communication, and love languages. Across settings she integrates psychoeducation with practical skills-building to support clients in recovery, coping with life transitions, and strengthening relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sharie Kelley have?
Sharie Kelley has 30 years of experience in social work and mental health practice.
Is Sharie Kelley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are OR LCSW L7820.
In which languages does Sharie Kelley provide therapy?
Sharie Kelley provides therapy in English.
Where is Sharie Kelley located?
Sharie Kelley is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Sharie Kelley as my therapist?
Clients can work with Sharie Kelley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sharie Kelley work with international clients?
Sharie Kelley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sharie Kelley cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire used to match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Fit?
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that best fits their routine and comfort level - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to prioritize care within a busy life.
Licensed professionals deliver remote care, and clients may switch to a different therapist if they seek a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, accessible route to consistent support from experienced therapists.