Sharon Tinley, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Sharon is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Sharon is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Cantonese
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Sharon
- 22 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals and couples to assess their situations and develop concrete plans to create meaningful change. This may include building new skills to manage emotions and communicate more effectively. I strive to create a respectful, safe space where you can freely express your feelings without fear of judgment and learn to navigate and regulate life’s challenges with greater confidence.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Sharon Tinley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467407619.
- LMFT · California · 40892 · Renews September 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sharon Tinley offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sharon Tinley works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Sharon Tinley speak?
Sharon Tinley speaks Cantonese.
How many years of experience does Sharon Tinley have?
Sharon Tinley has 22 years of experience.
Where is Sharon Tinley licensed to practice?
Sharon Tinley is licensed to practice in California.
Does Sharon Tinley accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Sharon Tinley accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Sharon Tinley accept insurance?
Yes, Sharon Tinley accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, and Cigna.
Does Sharon Tinley accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sharon Tinley does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sharon Tinley offer?
Sharon Tinley offers clients Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Sharon Tinley?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
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