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Sharon Lin, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sharon is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Speaks English and Mandarin
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

More about Sharon

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

My name is Sharon Lin. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience in community and private practice settings, having worked with a diverse clientele including adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, school/academic problems, infidelity, stages of life, stress management and relationship/marital difficulties. I have lived in four different countries and am bilingual in English and Mandarin. I am very experienced in working with clients who may be experiencing language and/or cultural adjustment difficulties related to immigration, cross-generational issues in families, bi-cultural relationships and domestic violence.

As a therapist, my priority is to ensure that my clients' needs are met in treatment. This is accomplished by not only providing evidenced-based therapeutic interventions and skills, but more importantly, being able to establish strong therapeutic relationship between myself and my clients. I have a warm, compassionate, genuine and relatable personality, and am collaborative and flexible in developing treatment plans that consider each client’s unique circumstances, backgrounds, presenting issues and goals.

It is not an easy task to be vulnerable and acknowledge that we are struggling and need help. The fact that you are considering counseling means you are insightful regarding your experiences and feelings, and have taken the very important first step to overcome an obstacle. I am committed to and invested in your well-being, will help you identify your strengths and resiliency, adapt new perspectives and skills, and will be your consistent source of support and ally towards living a healthy and fulfilling life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Depression Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Blended Family Issues Body image Commitment Issues Communication problems Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family Problems Immigration Issues Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural Concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy

Licenses

Sharon Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487969267.

  • LMFT · Illinois · 166.000797 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sharon Lin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sharon Lin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sharon Lin speak?

Sharon Lin speaks English and Mandarin.

How many years of experience does Sharon Lin have?

Sharon Lin has 3 years of experience.

Where is Sharon Lin licensed to practice?

Sharon Lin is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Sharon Lin accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sharon Lin does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sharon Lin offer?

Sharon Lin offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sharon Lin?

Sharon Lin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sharon Lin?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.