About Us
About Sharon Humphrey, PsyD
Dr. Sharon Humphrey founded Sequoia Psychology Associates to help individuals navigate their struggles and pave the way to a wholesome life.
Growing up in a farming community and living in the Bay Area for over 30 years allows her to combine a strong work ethic with a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit.
She pours her love for nature and human connection into her practice, finding fascinating parallels between sequoias and our innate ability to thrive. While she takes her responsibility as a therapist very seriously, she lets her sense of humor shine, so you will probably share a few laughs during your sessions.
When she isn’t running her practice and serving therapy clients, Dr. Humphrey enjoys hiking, swimming, and meditating. She adores animals, particularly dogs, and wishes to travel the world as much as possible.
Experience
Dr. Humphrey became a licensed clinical psychologist after years of experience in the arts and public administration fields. She had always been drawn to helping people and finding out what made them tick, so transitioning to a career in psychology felt like a natural move.
After completing her graduate degree at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium at Palo Alto University, Dr. Humphrey served veterans at the Palo Alto and the Sierra Nevada Departments of Veteran Affairs (VA). She has also supervised doctoral graduate students at the Palo Alto VA and provided therapy services at various Kaiser Permanente clinics in the Bay Area.
Modalities and Training
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT)
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Trauma and Attachment
- Mindfulness