- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based tools
- CBT and EMDR techniques
About Shari
Shari Lightfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with seven years of clinical experience. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and ADHD. She also addresses eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Shari emphasizes emotional experience and attachment patterns in sessions. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people name and work through difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are part of her toolbox when trauma processing or behavior change are needed.
Her clinical work has included individual, group, and family therapy in residential and outpatient community mental health settings. That background informs practical skills for crisis moments and longer-term concerns. She draws on strength-based ideas and mindfulness practices when helpful.
In sessions Shari aims for straightforward talk and active listening. She focuses on clear communication, building trust, and helping people notice repetitive emotional patterns. Techniques may include emotion-focused conversation, cognitive restructuring, grounding exercises, or trauma-focused processing depending on the concern.
People who choose to work with her typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Fees vary with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shari commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and shift difficult emotions, and on Attachment-Based Therapy to examine patterns that form in close relationships. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses, which can help with intimacy concerns and ongoing relationship patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current connections and emotional reactions.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy principles in her work, emphasizing listening and collaborative choices about what to try in sessions. Together she and the client decide which approach or combination of approaches fits best for the concern and goals at hand, and they adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of working online with a licensed professional include being able to fit sessions into a busy schedule and choosing a setup that reduces travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid commute time, or select a session style that matches one’s daily routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses emotion-focused and attachment-informed ways of working, combining talk therapy with practical exercises and mindfulness when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience in residential and outpatient community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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