231-252-0801

Sharon Werner, LPC
Sharon Werner, LPC

231-252-0801

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Are you feeling drained by anxiety, overwhelmed by stress, or weighed down by depression? Are you finding it difficult to manage emotions like anger? You don't have to carry that burden alone. I help individuals move from self-criticism to self-support by teaching the transformative tools of mindfulness and self-compassion. Using a heart/mind approach, we'll cultivate a kind, supportive relationship with yourself, enabling you to navigate life's challenges with greater ease, resilience, and inner peace. Let's start your journey toward feeling truly at home in your own skin!

  

I specialize in treating anxiety, stress, depression, and emotion regulation (including anger management) using evidence-based mindfulness and self-compassion approaches. Many people try to "fix" themselves, but this often leads to more suffering. My approach is different. We work to fundamentally change your relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings. By developing self-kindness and non-judgmental awareness, you will build the inner resources needed to manage difficult emotions and respond to life's stressors with greater stability and less reactivity.


As a fully trained Self-Compassion Informed Therapist, I am trained to help you cultivate the inner strength and flexibility you need to meet life's challenges without losing yourself. Learning to work with strong emotions like fear and anxiety, even anger, we can harness the strength we need to stand for ourselves and those we care about without losing heart. 


If you would like to embark on this journey, contact me. I offer free 15-minute consultations so that we can explore your situation together and decide if my approach would be a good fit for you. 


And, please, read on!

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Anxiety, stress, anger, depression? Whatever the issue, real change comes from self-understanding and self-respect.

Anxiety, stress, anger, depression? Whatever the issue, real change comes from self-understanding and self-respect.

My approach is based in a combination of the best current research on change combined with heart-focused, mindfulness and compassion-oriented approaches...approaches that have been shown to lead to lasting change.


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Anxiety, stress, anger, depression? Whatever the issue, real change comes from self-understanding and self-respect.

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Unlock Inner Peace & Resilience

Anxiety, stress, anger, depression? Whatever the issue, real change comes from self-understanding and self-respect.

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 Learn proven mindfulness and self-compassion techniques to navigate life's challenges with ease. Mindfulness training will help you shift from automatic reactions to conscious responses, reduce anxiety, and foster deep, lasting self-acceptance. It's time to treat yourself as your own best friend. 


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Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)

Self-Compassion Informed Psychotherapy (certified)

Insurance Accepted

Michigan, United States

Aetna BCBS of Michigan BCN BHS Cigna/Evernorth HAP (Health Alliance Plan of Michigan) McLaren Multiplan Priority Health No insurance? Ask about cash pay including reduced rates.

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  • My Approach
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