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Sharin Duffy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Music Therapist/Health Coach based in Austin, TX. Her multi-faceted experience spans over a decade of supporting children, teens and adults with a wide range of issues including navigating life transitions, managing symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions; working through relationship challenges, dealing with stress, processing past trauma, and coping with grief and loss.
Sharin’s holistic approach to therapy is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. Her style is simultaneously warm and direct, helping clients to develop a greater understanding of patterns and collaborating on strategies to begin moving in the direction they want to go.
Sharin earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. In addition to her clinical experience, Sharin has over five years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation field providing support to clients with work related issues and career transitions . Sharin is also a Board Certified Music Therapist and completed the Health Coach certification program with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has worked in a variety of settings including out-patient, skilled nursing, residential treatment communities, and at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
Years of Experience: 16 years
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
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