Biography
Sharon's training at the Mind/Body Medical Institute in
Boston, MA, (now called the
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind
Body Medicine
) uniquely complements her comprehensive expertise
as a clinician, allowing her to provide exceptional resources that
enrich the lives of her clients.  Sharon teaches clients to reduce
stress, implement relaxation techniques into their daily lives, and
retrain their minds for mental excellence.

Before opening her own practice, Sharon was a Substance Abuse
Counselor at York Hospital's Cottage Program.  She has
extensive experience conducting individual, group, and family
therapy for clients struggling with dual diagnoses in a variety of
settings, including intensive outpatient programs, partial hospital
programs, and community mental health centers.  In addition, Sharon
has vast experience working in hospitals on inpatient psychiatric
units with children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population,
as well as their families.

Sharon worked as a Rape Crisis Counselor for the Boston Area
Rape Crisis Center after returning from living in Bermuda, where
she taught Business to at-risk youth and volunteered as a mentor
for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bermuda.  She also volunteered
for Meals on Wheels and Dolphin Quest Bermuda.

Prior to relocating to Bermuda, Sharon spent five years working in
public and investor relations.  Sharon utilizes her diverse skill sets to
assist clients in reaching their goals and creating and implementing
road maps to success.

Sharon graduated summa cum laude from the Simmons College
Graduate School of Social Work in Boston, Massachusetts, with
a Masters in Social Work.  Simmons College also awarded her the
Iris MacRae Award for outstanding creative achievement in both
academics and clinical work.  Previously, she graduated cum laude
from Northeastern University, also in Boston, MA, with a Bachelor
of Science in Communication Studies.