Therapist profile
Sharlene Duplessis, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW focusing on trauma and anger
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 10424
- NPI1689942534
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR available
About Sharlene
Sharlene Duplessis is a Clinical Social Worker Specialist (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with 16 years of experience. She focuses on trauma and related concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. Sharlene also addresses relationship and family topics along with parenting and career stressors.
She approaches sessions with an emphasis on trauma-focused care and practical skills. Sharlene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach coping strategies and to change patterns that keep problems going. She also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people processing traumatic memories, and uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when goal-setting or making changes feels difficult.
In session she works to help people notice small steps that matter. She often guides clients through skills to manage strong emotions and to rebuild confidence. The work includes concrete tools for dealing with anger, stress, and mood swings, plus brief planning for everyday situations.
Sharlene has experience in outpatient settings and has supported people with trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and parenting challenges. She helps clients identify patterns from their family of origin and practical ways to improve communication. Her approach blends short-term skill work with deeper trauma processing when needed.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sharlene commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. CBT is practical and focuses on skills for managing anger, anxiety, and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help when anger feels overwhelming or leads to regretted actions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for working with traumatic memories; it involves structured processing that can reduce the intensity of past events.Choosing an approach is a collaborative step. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together the client and therapist decide whether short-term skill work, trauma processing, or a mix of both makes the most sense.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, cut travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to targeted skill practice in between appointments. Discuss scheduling and session length at intake to match therapy to everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Anger is treated as one of several emotional responses to past experiences and current stressors.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with trauma-focused methods. EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of her toolkit.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in clinical social work settings. Much of that time has been in outpatient care supporting people with trauma and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Clinical Social Worker Specialist, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut. Sessions are provided from that regional practice base.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirming session options for your region is recommended before booking.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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