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Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW

About

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and codependency expert. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, and self-compassion to help people overcome codependency, perfectionism, and self-criticism so they can embrace their authentic selves and build happy, healthy relationships. She is the author of The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism (New Harbinger, 2019) and The Better Boundaries Workbook (New Harbinger, 2021). Martin has contributed to outlets including Psych Central, The Good Men Project, and Highly Sensitive Refuge, and is a frequent guest on health and wellness podcasts.

Martin earned a master’s in social work from Boston College and a doctorate in social work from Simmons University, and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. She sees clients online throughout California.

Books by Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW
Recent Posts
How to Journal for Mental Health
Journaling is a simple, yet powerful practice that can improve mental health. Learn how to get started and find a journaling technique that works for you.
Healing Emotional Wounds: 8 Tips to Help You Begin

Emotional wounds, painful memories, and feelings of anger, hurt, and fear can linger if we don't address them. Here's what you need to start healing and feel hopeful.

Emotional wounds, painful memories, and feelings of anger, hurt, and fear can linger if we don't address them. Here's what you need to start healing and feel hopeful.

Reclaim Mother's Day: Put Yourself First Without Guilt

Mothers often prioritize others' needs above their own, leaving them depleted and resentful. Reclaim Mother's Day by setting boundaries and considering your needs and wants.

Mothers often prioritize others' needs above their own, leaving them depleted and resentful. Reclaim Mother's Day by setting boundaries and considering your needs and wants.

Tired of Being a "Good Girl"?

The pressure to be a "good girl" can be exhausting. Learn how to challenge unrealistic expectations and reclaim your authentic self.

The pressure to be a "good girl" can be exhausting. Learn how to challenge unrealistic expectations and reclaim your authentic self.

Choose to Be Present Rather Than Perfect

Perfectionism, characterized by unattainable goals and fear of failure, makes it hard to enjoy our lives. Mindfulness can help us appreciate the present and accept ourselves.

Perfectionism, characterized by unattainable goals and fear of failure, makes it hard to enjoy our lives. Mindfulness can help us appreciate the present and accept ourselves.

How to Say No and Feel Good About It

We can feel good about setting boundaries knowing that we're prioritizing our health and well-being and tending to our needs.

We can feel good about setting boundaries knowing that we're prioritizing our health and well-being and tending to our needs.

Routine Reset: Daily Habits for Good Mental Health

Safeguarding our mental health is more important than ever. One underestimated strategy is establishing a purposeful, consistent routine. The new year is a perfect time to begin.

Safeguarding our mental health is more important than ever. One underestimated strategy is establishing a purposeful, consistent routine. The new year is a perfect time to begin.