Cathy Sharer, LMFT Therapist for Teen/Tween Girls and Women

Often times we can feel stuck when different stages occur in our lives. It can take an outside view to help break negative patterns. Having an outside view can be very effective in helping you move forward! You can start down that path today.

“You’re in the right place if……
You or your daughter may be struggling with:

Constant worry or anxiety
Feeling overwhelmed by school, work, or expectations
Low self-esteem or harsh self-criticism
Friendship stress or social pressure
Perfectionism or fear of failure
Burnout or emotional exhaustion
If things feel “too big” or “too much,” therapy can help create clarity and relief.

How Therapy Helps
Therapy with me focuses on:

Understanding what’s driving stress and overwhelm
Building coping tools that actually work in real life
Strengthening confidence and self-trust
Creating healthier thought and behavior patterns
Helping you feel more grounded and in control

Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to where you are right now.

Teen & Tween Therapy

For teens and tweens, I focus on:

Building emotional awareness and coping skills
Strengthening self-esteem and identity
Learning how to navigate friendships and boundaries
Reducing anxiety and overthinking patterns
Support for anxiety, self-esteem, friendships, school stress, and emotional regulation.

Women’s Therapy
For women, we may focus on:
Breaking cycles of burnout and self-criticism
Learning nervous system regulation tools
Exploring identity, values, and life direction
Developing healthier boundaries and self-trust
My goal is not just symptom relief—it’s helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself.
Help for burnout, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, boundaries, and life transitions.

Parent Support
Many parents come to me noticing:
Their daughter seems more anxious, withdrawn, or irritable
School pressure is affecting mood or sleep
Friend drama or social media stress feels intense
Confidence has dropped and self-criticism is increasing
Guidance and collaboration so you feel supported not shut out of your child’s care.

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Whether you’re looking for support or guidance through a particularly difficult time, or you’re open to a real change in your life and where you’re going, together, we can work to achieve dreams, and meet your goals.

There is no ‘perfect person’ for this type of therapy. Anyone dealing with any type of behavioral or emotional issues, from depression to life transitions, and everything in between, is welcome. You can rest assured that you will be in a comfortable, supportive, and encouraging environment, where the focus will be on you alone – there is no ‘cookie cutter’ way of doing things here, and your individual needs to achieve growth are the top priority.

About Me
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in working with teen girls, women, and families navigating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions.

I understand how overwhelming it can feel when emotions are intense, confidence feels shaky, or life doesn’t feel manageable in the way it “should.”

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients feel understood—not judged. I specialize working with tween, teen girls and women with a private practice in Cardiff By The Sea, CA.

In therapy, I focus on helping clients:

Make sense of their emotions without shame
Break cycles of anxiety, perfectionism, and self-criticism
Develop practical coping strategies
Build confidence and emotional resilience
Strengthen identity and self-worth
I draw from evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs.

This may be a good fit if you are looking for:

A therapist who is warm, direct, and grounded
Support for anxiety, depression, grief, perfectionism, or emotional overwhelm
A safe space for you or your teen daughter to open up
Someone who helps with both insight AND practical tools

Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating. It can be a steady place to land and grow.

I have been providing therapeutic treatment for over 20 years in a wide variety of settings throughout San Diego County. My background includes working with a diverse population who present with a wide-ranging diagnoses and clinical complexities.

In addition to providing therapy to both adults and children, I have extensive experience working in the school setting, providing advocacy and support by collaboration with my clients and school staff. I have provided services within the San Diego Unified School District, Oceanside Unified School District and Vista Unified School District.

My therapeutic focus is driven by using various techniques and coping skills through evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SBFT) and Mindfulness interventions.

I currently reside in north county San Diego with my family. I spend a lot a time at the beach, walking our dog, like to be active and enjoying all things our beautiful city has to offer. I have a BA in Psychology from SDSU and a MA in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from UHS.

License #41446 CA