Shari R Short
20+ years experience

Shari R Short

Marriage & Family Therapist

·MA, LMFT
20+ years experience
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
$150 - $180
Accepting clients

About

Struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship conflict, or family stress? Is your child or teen having difficulties at school or emotionally? At Aloha Counseling LLC, our trauma-informed therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your needs. We specialize in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and couples therapy using the Gottman Method, EFT, and Imago Therapy to help individuals, couples, teens, and families heal, improve communication, and create lasting change. Call or email today to schedule your appointment. We specialize in helping individuals, couples, teens, children, and families navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship conflict, and emotional stress. Our trauma-informed therapists provide evidence-based care including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman Method, EFT, and Imago Therapy. We proudly support the LGBTQ+ community and offer bilingual Spanish Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Call or email today to connect with a compassionate therapist who will support you every step of the way. We offer appointments seven days a week with both virtual and in-person options to make care accessible and convenient for you.

I work with

Couples
Couples
Family
Family
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Children
Children
Seniors
Seniors
Teens
Teens

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

ADHDAlcohol UseAnxiety
Behavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderCareer CounselingChild or AdolescentCodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionDevelopmental DisordersDissociative DisordersDivorceDomestic AbuseDomestic ViolenceDrug AbuseDual DiagnosisFamily ConflictGriefHoardingMarital and PremaritalNarcissistic PersonalityObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)ParentingPeer RelationshipsPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSelf-HarmingSexual AbuseSleep or InsomniaSpiritualitySports PerformanceStressSubstance UseSuicidal IdeationTrauma and PTSDVideo Game AddictionWomen's Issues

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
EMDR
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Trauma Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Structural Family Therapy
Supervision Services
Family / Marital
Experiential Therapy
Gottman Method
Imago
Dialectical (DBT)
Family Systems

Services & Pricing

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$150

Sliding scale available.

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$180

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · MA, LMFT

Shari R Short · Verified May 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Bastyr University, in , Graduated 2006

Additional Credentials

Membership from WA

2006

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

We are in network with most major insurance companies and are happy to check your benefits. We also provide sliding scale for those without insurance.

Payment Methods

ACH Transfer
Amex
Cash
Check
Discover
HSA
Mastercard
PayPal
Venmo
Visa

Location

Primary

Aloha Counseling LLC

Scottsdale, AZ, 85260

United States

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Aloha Counseling

Glendale, AZ, 85301

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 map

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I see couples, family and individual
$150 - $180 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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