Shari Peterson, LICSW
Therapist in Minnesota
Shari Peterson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 20 years in mental health work.
- License 25629 · Minnesota Expires December 2026
- NPI 1588219489 · national registry
- Experience and languages 20+ years in practice English
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About Shari
Shari Peterson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 20 years in mental health work. She has worked in community mental health, schools, and outpatient settings, and spent several years providing one-on-one therapy. Shari focuses on practical help for everyday problems like anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction.
Her background includes work with people who have experienced complex trauma, abuse, and domestic violence. She has supported clients coping with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, sleep and eating issues, and challenges with self-esteem.
Background and approach
Shari also addresses relationship and family problems and related concerns such as communication difficulties and codependency. Shari uses a person-centered approach that centers on each client’s strengths. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and mindfulness tools.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to what each person brings to the room. In practical terms she helps people notice patterns, try different ways of coping, and set manageable goals. She pays attention to attachment and body-focused issues when they affect day-to-day life.
Her style is warm, direct, and relational. Shari aims to create a space where clients can talk through painful experiences and build new routines. She works with a wide range of concerns including chronic illness or pain, substance use, and family of origin issues.
The focus is on steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes.
Credentials
- LICSW (Minnesota)
- License 25629 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1588219489 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shari lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shari names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Shari names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How Shari Brings Therapy Online
Shari integrates approaches that focus on relationships, present-moment thoughts, and client strengths. The Gottman Method helps people notice interaction patterns and learn specific communication habits that reduce conflict and increase connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood shifts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, validation, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and personal insight.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls are helpful when visual cues matter for communication practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to schedule care around work, school, or family demands while keeping therapeutic goals in focus.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Shari commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related issues like eating, sleeping, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, relational, and strengths-based. She focuses on collaboration and building practical skills during sessions.
What is her professional background?
Shari has over 20 years in mental health work, including community settings, schools, and outpatient care, plus several years providing individual therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN LICSW, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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