Sharon Link, LCSW

Warm, tool-focused therapy for life’s toughest challenges

Warm interactive approach
Addiction and gambling focus
Trauma informed support

About Sharon Link

Sharon Link is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practices in Missouri and is also licensed in Wyoming (MO LCSW 2020011413, WY LCSW LCSW-678). With 25 years of experience, she has supported clients through a wide range of concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, OCD, and ADHD. She also works with people who have lived through physical trauma or emotional abuse, and she has experience providing care to adults of all ages as well as children and adolescents.

Sharon’s style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She emphasizes that clients remain in charge of their treatment, while she offers practical tools and helps them learn how to use those tools in everyday life to build a more satisfying direction forward.

Her approach integrates client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also specializes in treating addictions, including gambling disorders. Sharon recognizes that reaching out for help can take courage, and she aims to provide supportive, empowering therapy for people who are ready to take meaningful steps toward change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sharon Link have?

Sharon Link has 25 years of experience working with clients across a wide range of concerns.

Is Sharon Link a licensed therapist?

Yes. Sharon Link is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She is licensed in Missouri (MO LCSW 2020011413) and Wyoming (WY LCSW LCSW-678).

In which languages does Sharon Link provide therapy?

Sharon Link provides therapy in English.

Where is Sharon Link located?

Sharon Link is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Sharon Link as my therapist?

You can work with Sharon Link through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.

Does Sharon Link work with international clients?

Yes. Sharon Link works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sharon Link cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Sessions

Sharon Link draws from evidence-informed approaches that adapt naturally to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding, which can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, depression, or day-to-day overwhelm start to affect work, relationships, or motivation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication. Many clients find DBT-style tools helpful when emotions feel intense, when impulses get in the way of goals, or when it is hard to stay steady during conflict and change.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach often used to work through the lingering impact of difficult experiences. It helps clients process what happened in a paced, supported way so the present feels more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon collaborates with clients to understand what they want to change, what has or has not helped before, and what pace feels realistic, then tailors sessions to fit those needs and preferences.

Online therapy also makes it easier to access support in the format that works best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, and everyday life.

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