Sharon Weiss, LCSW-R, is a member of the Summit Health Behavioral Health team. Her passion for counseling began in college when she worked on a peer counseling hotline. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Ms. Weiss excels at connecting with both teens and adults and takes great joy in guiding them toward the brighter futures they desire.

Ms. Weiss is an expert in treating social anxiety, generalized anxiety, chronic stress, depression, and low self-esteem. Working with new parents who are struggling with depression and anxiety around life transitions is an important component of her practice.

During a patient visit, it's most important to Ms. Weiss that her patients feel valued and understood. "I find great joy in improving the lives of others and helping them see all their strengths and resilience," she says. She believes that the therapeutic relationship with patients and families should foster hope that patients' future goals can be achieved through self-compassion and psychoeducation.

Outside of work, Ms. Weiss has a variety of interests. She enjoys playing tennis and practicing yoga. She also trained in Kung Fu when she was younger. Ms. Weiss is particularly passionate about decreasing suicidal ideation and depression in teens due to social media use, promoting maternal mental health and wellness, and supporting the MS society due to her sister having MS.