Sharon Kuhlmann, LMFT

Therapist in Minnesota

Sharon Kuhlmann is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience.

License 950 · Minnesota Expires December 2026
NPI 1386701407 · national registry
Experience and languages 20+ years in practice English

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About Sharon

Sharon Kuhlmann is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She emphasizes practical, down-to-earth care and takes time to listen to what matters to each person. Her work centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, and life changes.

Sharon blends approaches that focus on behavior, attention to the body, and relationship skills. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Background and approach

She also draws on trauma-focused methods and EMDR-informed strategies for processing painful memories. The Gottman Method informs her work on relationship patterns and communication skills. Her background as a registered nurse gives her a strong grasp of how the body responds to stress, pain, and anxiety.

That knowledge shows up in simple exercises she offers to calm racing thoughts and physical tension. Sharon aims to teach tools that people can use between sessions to feel steadier and more in control. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps.

Sharon describes her role as listener, coach, and guide; she helps people set reachable targets and track progress. She also supports parents working through parenting strain and people dealing with career pressures or compassion fatigue from caring roles. Sharon practices in Minnesota and conducts therapy in English.

Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping people settle difficult feelings and move forward with their lives.

Credentials

LMFT (Minnesota): License 950 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1386701407 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Approaches Sharon names

These are the approaches Sharon names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Sharon uses several practical approaches that work in online sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing negative patterns between partners, using exercises and skill-building that can be practiced during sessions and at home. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and homework that transfer easily to an online format. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) draws on trauma-focused techniques to help process distressing memories, and adapted EMDR methods can be used in remote sessions when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She will check in regularly and adjust techniques as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers a range of session styles including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for exercises, demonstrations, and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, reflections, or coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Sharon help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, self esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What is Sharon's therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, combining clear listening with skill teaching, coaching, and goal setting to help people manage emotions and improve daily functioning.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working with people on a wide range of mental health and relationship issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

Sharon holds the LMFT credential and practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Sharon?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled and how do I begin?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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