Business Details
Couples and Individual Therapy in California
With over a decade of experience in mental health therapy, I specialize in helping couples and individuals cultivate healthier relationships. My practice is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-backed approach that addresses emotional patterns and attachment needs. Prior to becoming a therapist, I spent 13 years in software development in Silicon Valley, giving me unique insight into the challenges faced by professionals in high-stress environments. I hold advanced training in EFT and the Gottman Method, and I am committed to ongoing education to better serve my clients.My therapy approach emphasizes safety, attunement, and creating new emotional experiences to break destructive cycles. I offer teletherapy services to clients across California and provide supervision for emerging EFT therapists. My goal is to help individuals and couples build secure, loving relationships through evidence-based practices and personalized support.
Services
Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
Teletherapy
EFT Supervision
Consultation Group
Mental Health Counseling
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy with 25+ years of research backing its effectiveness
- Our therapist brings Silicon Valley experience understanding professional stress challenges
- We offer teletherapy services with secure online sessions accessible from home
- We provide free 30-minute initial video consultations for relationship assessment
- Our practice includes advanced training in both EFT and Gottman Method Couples Therapy
What people say
Exceptionally warm and competent
Understands couple's emotional needs
Trauma-informed approach
Culturally sensitive therapist
Proven relationship improvement
Services
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples struggling with communication issues, emotional distance, and recurring conflicts. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we help partners break destructive cycles and rebuild secure attachments. Our approach creates safe spaces for vulnerable conversations that lead to lasting relationship improvements.
Individual Therapy
Support for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Therapy focuses on uncovering inner strengths and resolving emotional blocks through evidence-based practices. We help clients develop self-awareness and coping strategies to improve overall well-being and relationship health.
Teletherapy
Secure video therapy sessions accessible from home. This convenient option maintains clinical effectiveness while eliminating commute time. Teletherapy includes digital intake forms and online payment processing for a seamless therapeutic experience with the same quality of care as in-person sessions.
EFT Supervision
Professional development for therapists learning Emotionally Focused Therapy. Supervision includes video review, intervention practice, and case consultation. Our program helps clinicians transition from theoretical knowledge to practical application while building supportive professional networks.
Consultation Group
Monthly peer consultation for EFT practitioners. This collaborative environment fosters skill development through case discussions and technique refinement. Participants gain practical experience with real-world applications while receiving ongoing support from experienced therapists in a cost-effective format.
People
Sharon Mead, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sharon Mead is a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist with advanced training in couples therapy. She brings prior experience in Silicon Valley technology to her clinical practice, offering unique insights into professional stressors. Her approach combines 25 years of EFT research with practical life experience to help clients build secure relationships.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide couples therapy, individual therapy, and teletherapy services using Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques. Our practice also includes specialized EFT supervision for therapists.
Are therapy sessions available online?
Yes, we offer secure teletherapy sessions accessible via computer or mobile device with internet connectivity.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?
EFT is a research-backed approach focusing on emotional patterns and attachment needs in relationships. It helps couples break negative cycles and build secure connections through structured interventions.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance providers. Payment is due at the time of service.
How can I schedule an appointment?
New clients can schedule a free 30-minute video consultation through our online portal. Existing clients use the client portal for appointment management.
What are your therapy fees?
We offer a free initial consultation. Regular sessions are priced individually, with detailed fee information available through our client portal and consultation process.
Reviews (2)
Eric M.
Feb 03, 2020
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We have found Sharon to be a great guide, high-integrity,well-grounded in theory and practice, always professional, constructive, calming and easy to work with. The big secret in Sharon's counsel is her ability to gently teach better approaches to conflict; to realize patterns without getting caught up in blame, recognizing instead the deeper needs beneath the surface and focusing on navigating these together. Strongly recommend.
Freddy G.
Nov 15, 2019
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After 6 months of visiting Sharon on a weekly basis very little was gained in terms of techniques for addressing present issues. Each session was my wife and I telling her how our week went. Despite the lack of meaningful progress we continued as we felt comfortable with Sharon however when our family had a significant change in schedule we tried to switch days and continue our sessions but couldn't make it work and had to cancel. Weeks later Sharon began sending us invoices and trying to collect payment for a late cancellation of the last session we had scheduled. After attending for 6 months
