Shari Peterson
Compassionate, experienced care for lasting change
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About
Shari Peterson is a clinical social worker licensed in Minnesota with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in community-based mental health programs, in school settings, and in outpatient treatment environments, and she has spent three years providing therapy to individuals.
Over her career she has supported people dealing with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, personality disorders, anger, substance use disorders, ADHD, complex trauma, abuse, and domestic violence. Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based, relational, authentic, warm, and person-centered approach.
Shari tailors treatment to each person, drawing from client-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and narrative therapies, along with mindfulness and somatic techniques. She views each person as the expert on their own life and considers it a privilege to accompany them on their path to recovery. Shari welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals seeking support.
- Location:
- Minnesota, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, ADHD, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Anger, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Body image, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Communication problems, Compulsion, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disability, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual trauma, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women’s issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MN LICSW 25629
- NPI Number: 1588219489
- License: LICSW (Minnesota) #25629 exp 2026-12-31
Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?
Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist online can really help. For common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes, research and practice indicate that online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person work.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which often makes it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
Sessions are delivered by licensed professionals, and if a different therapeutic fit is desired, it is possible to switch therapists. This combination of effectiveness and convenience makes online therapy a viable option for many people seeking support.
How much experience does Shari Peterson have?
Shari Peterson has 20 years of experience providing services in the mental health field.
Is Shari Peterson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Shari Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker in Minnesota, credentialed as MN LICSW 25629.
In which languages does Shari Peterson provide therapy?
Shari Peterson provides therapy in English.
Where is Shari Peterson located?
Shari Peterson is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Shari Peterson as my therapist?
You can work with Shari Peterson by Phone, Video, Live Chat, or Messaging.
How much does therapy with Shari Peterson cost?
Costs can vary based on factors like location and therapist 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?
To begin, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire to help match you with Shari Peterson. Based on availability, you can then schedule your first appointment, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.