Shara Harad-Oaks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Do emotions take over and exhaust you? Have people marveled at how resilient you are or mentioned your sensitivity as a liability? Maybe you sometimes wonder if you’re the only one who is seeing the hurt and pain all around. It’s likely you have figured out how to adapt to what the world wants you to be. You present the part of yourself that is widely accepted by your community and our social systems, but what about the rest of YOU? If any of this speaks to you, I relate and I can help. I guide young adults, adolescents, and children to connect to their inherent worth, power, and self-compassion.
I work collaboratively with clients and draw from an expansive toolbox including somatic therapy, talk therapy, and expressive arts. I love to help others connect to embodiment and creativity. I'm a great match for clients who are interested in mindfulness meditation and other body-based exercises to be the center of their therapeutic experience.
I align with clients whose identities and values defy society's conventional norms. My practice is trauma-informed, and I am dedicated to an anti-oppression, anti-racist, body positive/neutral, LGBTQIA+ affirming and equitable lens. Therapeutic fit is so important, and so I offer free phone consultations. Please see my website for contact information.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
Insurance
- Highmark
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Shara Harad-Oaks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW021057 Shara Harad-Oaks
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Shara Harad-Oaks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
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Shara Harad-Oaks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Shara Harad-Oaks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Groups
Expressive Arts Therapy for Teens
Shara will provide a space where young people (ages 14-17) can experience validation, empowerment, and connectedness while cultivating joy through movement, creativity, and discussion. This will be a good fit for any young person that has creative inclinations and is interested in exploring mental health well-being. This group is a great adjunct to those already in therapy or for those interested in a short-term therapeutic experience. Shara’s groups integrate dance, mindfulness, mental health education, and offer other creative activities based on participants’ interests.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Peer Relationships
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$30-$50
Group Meets
Every Thu 4 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Location
19144 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Shara Harad-Oaks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW