Sharon Davern MSED, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed in Minnesota, Tennessee
I am licensed in both Minnesota and Tennessee as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Currently I am providing televideo therapy to citizens of both states. I have over 40 years in the human service field. I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, families and groups. My specialities are PTSD, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, OCD, co-dependency, domestic violence,, chemical abuse and dependency.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
Approach Description: I employ a very direct, interactive approach to your therapy. I help you discover the beliefs that may be driving your behavior and how to change those. Understanding the motivation behind your patterns and decisions is central to lasting changes.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Insurance accepted, sliding fee scale
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- TBD
- Accepts Insurance
- Most insurances
Education & Credentials
Sharon Davern MSED, LMFT Licensed in Minnesota, Tennessee
- Female
- License # 2
- Licensed in MN
- Practicing Since 1989
Education: I have a Masters degree in Community Counseling and have been practicing the since 1985. Most of my education actually came through being fortunate enough to study with many of the Master in the Marriage and Family Therapy field.
Sharon Davern MSED, LMFT Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Minnesota, Tennessee
- Online Therapy Details: I use Securevideo.com which is HIPAA compliant.
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Relationship Issues
Depression
Issues
ADHD
Addiction
Adoption
Alcohol Abuse
Anger Management
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Child or Adolescent
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Gambling
Grief
Internet Addiction
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex Therapy
Sexual Abuse
Substance Abuse
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Testing and Evaluation
Mental Health
Dissociative Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Sexuality
Gay Issues
Lesbian Issues