About Me – Sharon Shaver, LMFT
Welcome — You’re in the Right Place
Searching for a therapist — especially for your relationship — can feel overwhelming. I’m Sharon Shaver, an independently licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Ohio. I partner with couples who want to understand each other better, rebuild emotional connection, and figure out how to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Kettering, Ohio
Helping couples reconnect, communicate more safely, and build relationships that feel emotionally secure.
Who I Help
I work with adults and couples who are experiencing:
Difficulty communicating without conflict
Emotional disconnection or feeling like “roommates”
Hurt from past relationship ruptures
Uncertainty about staying together or separating
You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone — therapy can support understanding, healing, and lasting change. Couples Therapy
If it’s time for change, if you’re ready to do the work, if you want to be closer than ever to your partner, I can help.
My Approach to Therapy
I blend evidence-based methods with a warm, practical style so you feel supported and understood from the very first session.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
EFT helps couples recognize and shift the emotional patterns that keep them stuck. Together, we identify unhelpful cycles, understand deeper emotional needs, and learn to connect in a way that feels safe and collaborative. This approach supports real-world changes in how you relate to one another. Couples Therapy
Discernment Counseling
When one partner is unsure about staying in the relationship and the other wants to work toward repair, discernment counseling provides structure to explore that uncertainty with honesty and respect. Together, we look at your options and clarify the next best steps — whether that’s healing together or making intentional decisions about separation. Couples Therapy
What Working With Me Feels Like
Therapy with me isn’t about long “why” sessions on a couch. It’s about practical tools, deeper understanding, and emotional safety. You’ll learn skills to:
Notice how past experiences may affect your present patterns
Communicate in ways that help you feel heard
Navigate hard conversations with less fear and more connection
I value authenticity, curiosity, and respectful honesty. If you decide your work together is complete, I’ll celebrate that with you — therapy doesn’t need to be forever. Couples Therapy
A Bit About Me
I came to this work because I love helping people build connection and clarity in their relationships. I’ve completed specialized training — including intensive couples therapy approaches — and I continue to grow my skills so I can offer the best possible support. Couples Therapy
Outside of therapy, I enjoy moments of calm and connection — whether that’s being outdoors, spending time with friends, or taking a quiet evening to reflect and recharge.
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Credentials & Practice Info
Independently Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT), Ohio
Trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Trained in Discernment Counseling
Providing in-person therapy in Kettering, OH and virtual therapy across Ohio
Services include couples therapy, discernment counseling, and individual therapy focused on relational patterns. Couples Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect in my first therapy session?
Your first session is focused on understanding what’s bringing you in and what you’re hoping will change. We’ll talk about your relationship history, current challenges, and what feels most important right now. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance—this is a space to slow down, feel heard, and begin creating clarity together.
How do I know if couples therapy is right for us?
Couples therapy can be helpful if you feel emotionally disconnected, stuck in repeating conflicts, or unsure how to communicate without things escalating or shutting down. You don’t have to be at a breaking point to benefit. Many couples seek therapy to better understand each other and rebuild emotional closeness before problems deepen.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on emotional connection and attachment. EFT helps couples identify unhelpful interaction patterns, understand the emotions underneath conflict, and create safer, more supportive ways of relating. It is one of the most researched and effective models for strengthening long-term relationships.
Services Offered
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Couples Therapy
Therapy for adults who are in romantic relationships. Common concerns are communication, disconnection, loss of trust.
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Individual Therapy
Therapy for adults who want to work on their personal relationships and/or relationship with self.
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Discernment Counseling
On the brink of divorce? This service is for you. Click here to learn how I can help you and your marriage.
Let’s Take the Next Step Together
If you’re wondering whether therapy might help, let’s talk.
👉 Book a free consultation
☎️ (937) 660-5577
📧 SharonShaverIMFT@valuedconnectiontherapy.com
📍 Serving Dayton & Kettering, OH | Virtual across Ohio
