Business Details
Couples & Individual Therapy Services
Sharon Mead is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience in software development and management, which informs her understanding of Silicon Valley's unique challenges. Specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), she helps couples and individuals overcome relationship distress and emotional difficulties through evidence-based practices. With advanced training in EFT and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, she creates safe therapeutic environments where clients explore patterns, develop emotional attunement, and build secure connections. Her practice integrates scientific research on attachment and neurobiology with practical interventions, emphasizing experiential learning and relationship repair. As a certified EFT therapist since 2018, she maintains active involvement in professional development and supervision training.Her teletherapy services extend accessibility to clients seeking support for anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts. She provides superbills for insurance reimbursement and accepts multiple payment methods, including HSA accounts. Her YouTube channel and published educational materials demonstrate commitment to public mental health education. With over 129,000 views on her instructional video 'Taming the Cycle,' she actively contributes to EFT community resources. Her practice philosophy emphasizes client expertise in their own lives, fostering self-discovery through supportive therapeutic relationships.
Services
Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
Teletherapy
EFT Consultation
Therapist Supervision
Highlights and features
- 13 years of Silicon Valley technology industry experience informs our understanding of modern relationship challenges
- Specialized in Emotionally Focused Therapy with proven effectiveness for relationship distress
- Personalized approach combining clinical expertise with client self-knowledge
- Teletherapy services available for flexible access to care
- Active contributor to EFT community resources with 129,000+ video views
Associations and certifications
- Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist
- Northern California Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Santa Clara Valley chapter CAMFT
What people say
Exceptionally warm
Competent
Attuned to client's experience
Makes real difference
Warm and ready sense of humor
Services
Couples Therapy
Specialized Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples experiencing relationship distress. Helps partners break destructive interaction patterns and build secure emotional connections through evidence-based techniques. Combines attachment theory with practical interventions to address recurring conflicts and emotional disconnection. Proven effective for 70% of couples moving from distress to recovery.
Individual Therapy
Supportive therapy for individuals facing emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Focuses on self-discovery through safe therapeutic relationships while addressing personal growth barriers. Utilizes client expertise in their own life combined with professional guidance to overcome emotional blocks and develop healthier coping strategies.
Teletherapy
Secure video therapy sessions accessible from any location. Follows same effective protocols as in-person therapy with convenient digital access. Includes online intake forms, electronic payments, and HIPAA-compliant video platforms. Research shows comparable effectiveness to traditional office visits while maintaining therapeutic quality.
EFT Consultation
Professional development for EFT therapists through group consultation and individual supervision. Focuses on practical application of EFT techniques with real clients, video review, and intervention practice. Helps therapists transition from theoretical knowledge to confident clinical practice while working toward certification requirements.
Therapist Supervision
Specialized supervision for EFT therapists using Deliberate Practice methodology. Combines video review of client sessions with targeted skill development to enhance therapeutic effectiveness. Focuses on practical implementation of EFT interventions and building therapist confidence in real-world applications.
People
Sharon Mead, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 13 years tech industry experience, certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy since 2018. Specializes in relationship repair and individual emotional growth through evidence-based practices.
Questions
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?
EFT is a research-proven approach focusing on emotional bonds and attachment needs in relationships. It helps couples break negative interaction patterns through experiential techniques and new emotional experiences.
How does teletherapy work?
Online sessions use secure video platforms with pre-session check-ins. Payment processed electronically, and intake forms completed digitally. Maintains same therapeutic effectiveness as in-person sessions according to research.
Do you accept insurance?
Not in-network with any plans, but provides superbills for potential reimbursement. Accepts HSA accounts and flexible spending arrangements for mental health expenses.
What happens in first couples session?
Initial assessment of relationship patterns without homework assignments or blame analysis. Focuses on creating safety for vulnerable exploration of emotional needs and attachment concerns.
How long does therapy take?
Average treatment duration varies, but research shows 70% of couples achieve recovery through consistent sessions. Progress depends on commitment to change and therapeutic alliance.
What if my partner refuses therapy?
Individual sessions can still help develop relationship insights and coping strategies. Many clients find personal growth benefits even when partners don't initially participate.
