Sharyn Button Leirer

MS, LCMHC, LCAS

(she/her)

*not accepting NEW CLIENTS*

ACCEPTS SELF-PAY, BCBS & AEtna

virtual and in-person (Raleigh office)

My name is Sharyn Leirer, and I am a psychotherapist here at Nourish Carolina Counseling. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia, and I earned my Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology at the University of Chapel Hill. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (#11795), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS-23162), and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (00140433).

My counseling approach includes using evidence-based therapeutic methods and interventions including eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), polyvagal theory and polyvagal-informed EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy skill building, exposure and response prevention, and motivational interviewing. I use mindfulness and body-based treatment approaches with my clients as well as coping skill development around interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. I support my clients in learning how to identify and access cues of safety in order to self-regulate and develop self-trust.

I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for you to work through difficult experiences and practice new ways to manage emotions, create and maintain meaningful relationships, and feel comfortable being present in order to truly experience and enjoy your life. I believe that you are capable of solving your problems and creating the life you’ve always wanted; my job is guide and support you in figuring out how to make these things happen. If you are ready to make some changes, feel free to contact me today and we can set up a time to talk.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our two children, going to Barre3 classes, and going to concerts with my friends. I also love stand up comedy and watching scary movies.

Welcome to Nourish Carolina Counseling! I look forward to hearing from you.