Sharon Smith-Kemper , LCSW

Sharon Smith-Kemper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 16 years of professional experience. She has worked with individuals coping with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Sharon emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, adjusting conversation and treatment strategies to address each person’s unique circumstances and goals.

Her practice draws from a range of evidence-based and relational approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She also focuses on concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, financial and money-related stress, mood disorders, and panic attacks.

Sharon tailors her plans to the strengths and needs of each person she has supported, helping them navigate difficult transitions and pursue more satisfying, balanced lives through individualized, goal-oriented care.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, research indicates that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for many people.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients have the option to change therapists if they decide a different fit would be better. Online therapy can be a practical, accessible way to pursue consistent support from trained therapists while accommodating the demands of daily life.