Nathan Sharer, PsyD
Solution-focused therapy that is effective and available on your terms.
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If you are in one of these 42 states, let's get to work!
443-687-9271
Clinical & Consulation Services
Less Psychobabble, More Collaboration
Initial Assessment & Goal Setting
Understanding Your Strengths & Challenges
Our first meeting is a valuable opportunity to start building a strong foundation for our work together. We’ll begin with some initial paperwork to gather background information, followed by a one-hour session where I’ll ask thoughtful questions to better understand your history, goals, and how therapy can best support you.
This meeting also gives you a chance to learn about my approach to counseling and what working with me would be like. By the end of our time together, we’ll have a clear, personalized plan to move forward and begin making meaningful progress.
Individual Therapy
Confidential, Goal-Oriented, Effective
My approach to therapy is highly effective because it’s rooted in collaboration and tailored to your unique strengths, helping you navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence. By integrating mindfulness, coping strategies, and relationship skills, I address both long-standing struggles and more recent issues, creating a comprehensive and adaptable plan for growth.
Research shows that the right fit between you and your therapist is crucial for success, and I’m committed to providing a safe, supportive space where honest communication, genuine care, and just the right amount of challenge can help you make lasting progress.
Career counseling & executive coaching
Career Satisfaction Is Possible
If you're feeling stuck in a job that no longer excites you, contemplating a career change, or struggling to find balance between your career and personal life, career counseling can provide the clarity and direction you need to move forward with confidence. We'll collaborate to identify your goals, develop a practical plan, and navigate any challenges standing in your way.
If you’re looking to advance further in your career, Executive Coaching offers fresh insights to enhance your strengths, tackle difficult relationships, and break through any professional stagnation. Let’s work together to unlock your full potential and achieve your career aspirations.
Evidence-based teletherapy
No Longer Limited By State or Location
Teletherapy offers you the opportunity to work with the best therapist for your needs, regardless of your location. Whether you live in Maryland, New York, or any of the 42 PsyPact-enacted states, we can begin teletherapy sessions that are just as effective as in-person therapy, with the added convenience of meeting from wherever you are.
Research shows that teletherapy is equally effective for treating common mental health concerns, and many clients prefer the flexibility it offers.
As a teletherapy specialist, I use evidence-based practices in every session to ensure we maximize the benefits of this secure, private, and HIPAA-compliant video or phone platform—giving you a high-quality experience no matter where you’re located.
Couples and marriage Therapy
Sports Performance Enhancement
Getting "Us" Back on Track
Collaboration to Get You to the Next Level
No matter how long you've been together, even the healthiest relationships face challenges and conflict at some point. Couples therapy provides a safe, supportive space where you and your partner can learn to communicate more effectively, better understand each other’s needs, and navigate life’s unexpected stressors.
Whether you're looking to reignite intimacy, rediscover joy in your relationship, or simply strengthen your connection, therapy can help you build the tools you need for lasting happiness and fulfillment together.
As a sports performance consultant, I use a mental toughness and mindfulness-based approach to help athletes and coaches minimize weaknesses while maximizing strengths. Together, we’ll identify your unique strengths, pinpoint areas for improvement, and uncover potential roadblocks, creating a personalized, actionable plan that empowers you to reach your goals.
Whether you're aiming to enhance focus, improve performance under pressure, or take your game to the next level, my approach will help you unlock your full potential and perform at your best.
If you live in a PsyPact-enacted state, please email DrSharer@SharerPsych.com or fill out the form below to set up free phone consultation to learn more about how therapy can work for you!
Here Are Some Things To Know
Whether you are a therapy veteran or if this is your first time seeking help, you're going to have questions. Here are some answers to the most common ones.
How long does each individual therapy session take?
Initial Assessments take 60 minutes and because there is a lot for me to learn about you, we might need to schedule a second one before we can put together the collaborative plan for our work.
After we complete that assessment meeting, individual therapy appointments are the standard 50 minute length.
What about couples therapy?
Because couples therapy involves me getting to know both you individually and as a couple, the initial assessment is 90 minutes long. During that time I'll meet with both of you together, and then individually, before we all come back together to discuss the plan moving forward. Couples therapy sessions are the same length as individual therapy sessions, 50 minutes.
What are your fees?
$200 per session.
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I recognize that counseling is an emotional, time, and monetary investment and strive to provide the highest quality service while consistently evaluating our progress. Many clients find that that some of their initial concerns or symptoms are often alleviated or reduced after a few sessions.
In an effort to maintain transparency, I keep my posted fees updated and visible at all times. In an effort to simplify my fee schedule, all sessions or meetings including intake evaluations, standard individual and couples therapy sessions, executive coaching strategy meetings are $200. No surprises.
Consulting fees for Executive Coaching and Sports Performance Enhancement vary depending on time, travel, and content.
Do You Accept Insurance?
I am considered an "out of network" provider for a number of other insurance companies. This means that they may be able to reimburse you a considerable amount for our meetings. Most of my clients are able to receive at least partial (and sometimes full) reimbursement from their insurance companies. I'm always happy to talk you through that process.
Feel free to contact your insurance company and ask about out of network reimbursement or bring it up during our phone consultation for more information. If you would like to use your insurance benefits to cover some or all of our meetings, it's important for you to call your insurance provider to verify things like co-pays, deductibles, and any session limits.
What is a "solution-focused" therapist?
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) is a goal-directed, future-focused approach that emphasizes finding practical solutions to current challenges. My style of therapy is highly collaborative, and I place an emphasis on building momentum and progress in a relatively short period.
This approach means that while we will spend some time exploring where you've been to understand where you are, the focus of our work centers around identifying where you'd like be and how to utilize your strengths to get there.
What About Privacy and Confidentiality?
Your privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to me. In order for you to feel comfortable enough to open up and be vulnerable enough to do the work that needs to be done, you need to know that you can trust me with that responsibility.
Our interactions and conversations are private and confidential, with a few legal and safety exceptions that I explain in my confidentiality & informed consent statement that I will send to you ahead of our first meeting. I also will go over those items again during our first meeting and give you an opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
How Many Times Will We Be Meeting?
This is a really common question, and the most honest answer I have for it is, "as long as it takes". There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. One of the major goals of our initial assessment is to identify a starting point for our work before we will assess the progress on your goals.
It's not unusual for someone to come in for "short-term" work and spend a few weeks addressing a specific issue and then returning down the road when another challenge arises. I also have current clients I have worked with for years. Because our work is solution-oriented we will consistently be evaluating whether our work is meeting your needs or goals and then planning accordingly.
What Should I Expect During My Free Phone Consultation?
Phone consultations last 10-15 minutes, giving us a chance to learn about each other. I'll ask about your reasons for reaching out, share my approach, and if we're a good fit, we'll schedule the initial assessment. Personality "fit" is just as important as therapeutic fit and so this is an important step that gives you a chance to get a feel for whether you think you'd feel comfortable working with me.
Dr. Nathan Sharer
Take a Minute to Learn a Little More About Me
Through 15 years of practice, I have gained extensive experience working with a variety of presenting concerns that include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity development, and chronic mental health conditions. In my private practice, I focus on specialized areas like mood management, ADHD and OCD, relationship concerns, and career counseling.
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One of the most important lessons I've learned through my years of practice is that regardless of the experienced symptoms, life event, or current situation that is the motivator to bring someone into therapy, the work should be focused on considering the person as a whole. Effective talk therapy maintains a focus on amplifying your strengths just as much as it addresses current concerns.
The (virtual) therapy room should be a space for authenticity, genuine connection, and open communication, with a little humor to make the tough work a bit easier. My goal is to help you align your life with your values and aspirations, creating lasting change in a supportive and safe environment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from Marshall University, along with an Ed.S. and M.A. in Counseling Psychology from James Madison University. I am licensed in Maryland (#05464) and New York (#026771) while being authorized for telehealth through PsyPact (#11731).
I'd be happy to share more about myself, my approach to the therapy process, and to discuss whether working with me might help you achieve your own goals. To schedule a free phone consultation, please use the form below. I look forward to speaking with you!
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Teletherapy is just as effective as in-person therapy because it provides the same level of confidentiality, support, and therapeutic techniques, allowing for a safe space to explore challenges regardless of location.
Research has shown that virtual sessions foster strong connections between therapists and clients, leading to successful outcomes comparable to traditional face-to-face sessions.
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