Therapist profile
Shari Lightfield, LPC
Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma-focused
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Colorado / LPC.0016439
- NPI1518449651
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- CBT techniques
- Attachment ideas
- EMDR for trauma
About Shari
Shari Lightfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, parenting strains, and sleep or eating concerns. Shari also supports people facing trauma, addiction, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her background includes work in residential and outpatient community mental health settings. She has provided individual and group therapy and has experience in family therapy contexts. Her approach centers on the person in front of her and builds on strengths rather than on labels.
Shari combines several practical methods in her work. She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thought and behavior. She also draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how relationships affect current reactions. For trauma-related work she includes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and she brings mindfulness practices into sessions when they fit.
Sessions are conversational and task-focused. Shari aims to help people notice what is keeping problems going and try small, doable changes. She can introduce tools for managing anger spikes, improving communication, and reducing shame or guilt.
Many clients work on everyday concerns first - sleep, stress, or impulsivity - and then address deeper themes such as abandonment, dissociation, or family of origin problems. Shari emphasizes clear communication, commitment to the work, and a collaborative relationship rather than relying on one fixed method.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shari draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try specific behavior changes. CBT is action-oriented and works well for issues like stress, anxiety, anger, sleep disruption, and impulsivity.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past and current relationships shape responses. That work focuses on patterns in relationships and on improving communication and emotional regulation. For trauma-focused needs she can use EMDR to process distressing memories alongside other supports.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shari treats the choice of method as collaborative and will discuss which techniques match a person’s goals and comfort level. Clients often try short experiments with different tools to see what helps most.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into the week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals, including Shari, can adapt exercises and handouts for remote use so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are person-centered and strength-based with practical, conversational work. Expect a mix of listening, skill practice, and collaborative problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in residential and outpatient community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for initial and follow-up appointments.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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