Shari LaRosa

Shari LaRosa is a children's author and licensed clinical therapist who believes stories can nurture resilience, build confidence, and help children recognize their unique strengths. With a background in elementary education and counseling, she blends her professional experience with a love of animals and nature to create gentle, engaging books that support emotional awareness and social-emotional growth.

Through her stories, Shari hopes to encourage meaningful conversations between children and the adults who care for them, helping young readers understand worry, practice coping skills, and develop a positive sense of self.

Shari is the founder of her private practice, Connected Mind Counseling where she supports children and families navigating anxiety and ADHD.

Beyond her work, she enjoys her children, friends and family, reading, dancing, and spending time in nature - often finding inspiration for her animal characters and their thoughtful adventures.