- Focus on coping skills
- Warm and direct style
- Evidence-based methods
About Sharon
Sharon Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She combines a direct, compassionate style with practical steps to help people cope and move forward. Her background includes more than 10 years as a school counselor and in clinical practice. Sharon aims to listen carefully and respond with respect and honesty.
In sessions she keeps things straightforward and focused on the here and now. She blends several evidence-based techniques to match each person’s situation rather than using a single method for everyone. That can mean learning new ways to manage difficult thoughts, practicing clearer communication, or trying problem-solving strategies for immediate concerns.
Sharon emphasizes building coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and strengthening confidence. She works collaboratively to set achievable goals and tracks progress in concrete ways. When trauma or loss is part of the picture, she prioritizes safety and pacing so the work feels manageable.
Her style is warm and engaged, and she aims to make sessions feel like practical conversations with clear next steps. Sharon also draws on her experience with parenting and school-related issues to help people balance life and work demands. She uses what fits best for each person rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Sharon uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, with fees varying by location and therapist availability.
How Sharon uses evidence-based tools online
Sharon commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered techniques to help people manage symptoms and set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Person-centered work emphasizes listening, validation, and helping people find their own solutions by building self-awareness and confidence.She also incorporates Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy where appropriate, which teaches people to challenge and reframe rigid or self-defeating beliefs so they can respond more flexibly to stressors. Each technique is used in service of clear, achievable goals and is adapted to what the person finds most useful.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then choose methods together. That might mean focusing more on skills-building in one period and on processing difficult experiences in another. The plan can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual work helps maintain continuity during life transitions and makes it simpler to balance work and wellbeing without giving up other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is warm, engaged, and practical. Sharon listens closely, sets clear goals, and focuses on skills and steps people can use between sessions.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
Sharon has over 10 years of experience, including time as a school counselor and work in clinical practice supporting a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) and is based in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.