Current Availability

09/01/2025 - Sharon has several current openings Monday mornings.

Dr. Sharon Nelson

Education/Training

  • PhD, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University

  • MS, Masters in Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University

Services Offered

  • I offer individual and couples therapy for ages 17+

Treatment Approach

I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) approaches. Together, we explore the patterns that are keeping you stuck, the role your emotions play in how you interact with the world, and strategies for managing those emotions in healthier, more effective ways. Our work often includes learning how to communicate more clearly with others and developing a deeper understanding of who you are and what matters most to you.

In addition to my clinical practice, I’m a faculty member at Penn State, where I teach, supervise, and conduct research focused on personality, personality disorders, and psychological assessment. My academic work informs my practice, allowing me to blend evidence-based strategies with a collaborative, individualized approach tailored to each client.

Because my practice is part-time, I currently see clients on Mondays — in-person sessions are available in the mornings, and telehealth sessions in the afternoons. If you’re ready to build insight, develop new skills, and create meaningful change, I’d be happy to talk with you about whether we’d be a good fit to work together.

Specialties

Interpersonal and relationship problems
Intense emotions that make it hard to function how you want to
Coming to understand your sense who you are as a person
Depression
Anger
Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Borderline personality disorder (BPD), and individuals in recovery from BPD that have additional work they want to do
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP- under supervision)

Rates

Session Fees

Individual Therapy - $200
Couples Therapy - $250

All prices above are costs of appointments without insurance. Any individual who does not have or chooses not to use insurance coverage has the right to obtain a Good Faith Estimate outlining the expected cost of services before starting treatment.

Insurances Accepted

No insurances accepted at this time.

I am currently only accepting private pay, out-of-pocket clients.

Hoping to accept Highmark soon.

Contact Information

Phone | 814-325-7132
Fax | 814-325-7142
Email | sharonnelson@psu.edu
Address | 474 Windmere Drive, Suite 301F State College, PA 16801

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