Sharlene Duplessis, LCSW
Connecticut · 16 years in practice
Sharlene Duplessis is an LCSW who uses trauma-focused work and practical therapy methods to help people move forward.
License and registration
- LCSW, Connecticut
- 10424 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1689942534 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Sharlene
Sharlene Duplessis is an LCSW who uses trauma-focused work and practical therapy methods to help people move forward. She draws on approaches like EMDR, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills-based methods to address distress and build coping skills. She has 16 years of professional experience in clinical social work across outpatient settings.
That experience includes supporting people dealing with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and stress. She also addresses concerns such as anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and life transitions.
Background and approach
In sessions she focuses on what a person needs right now. She helps clients recognize small wins, build daily coping tools, and practice techniques that reduce overwhelming feelings. She also works on communication, family-origin issues, and problems that come up during divorce or blended family changes.
Her style blends skills training with deeper processing when it fits the client's goals. Techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing are used to strengthen emotion regulation and motivation. EMDR may be used as part of trauma-focused work when appropriate.
Sharlene speaks English and provides services from Connecticut. She emphasizes meeting people where they are and supporting steady, practical progress. Her approach aims to increase flexibility, self-worth, and a forward-moving mindset over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sharlene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharlene names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online trauma work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it gives concrete tools to practice between sessions.DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy techniques, teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills help when strong feelings or relationship patterns interfere with daily life.
EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is used as a trauma-focused method to process difficult memories while reducing their emotional intensity. It is often combined with skills work to support stabilization before and after processing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend a blend of methods. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits each person's needs and pace.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when lower bandwidth or hands-free contact is needed. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, skills practice between sessions, and flexible communication during the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while still working with licensed professionals.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, stress, relationship and family issues, parenting strains, career worries, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapy style like?
Her approach is trauma-focused and client-centered. Sessions combine practical skills training with processing work to meet immediate needs and longer-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of experience working in clinical social work, much of it in outpatient settings supporting people with trauma and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing from Connecticut.
In which languages can I work with this therapist?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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