- Trauma informed care
- Skills focused
- Workplace wellbeing
About Sharon
Sharon Gibson-Mainka is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing family conflict, workplace issues, relationship struggles, and challenges like obsessive behaviors and process addictions. Sharon speaks English and brings a collaborative, person-centered style to sessions.
Her work begins with listening so clients can tell their story in their own words. She uses practical skills training and step-by-step strategies to reduce symptoms and build coping tools. Sharon emphasizes short-term, doable practices such as grounding and mindfulness alongside thought work that targets unhelpful patterns.
Sharon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques including cognitive approaches and skills-based methods. She frames therapy as teamwork and helps people test changes between sessions. This makes therapy feel purposeful and tied to real-life moments at home and work.
With three years of experience, Sharon focuses on helping people recover from traumatic experiences, manage compulsive behaviors, and rebuild self-worth. She works with individuals to improve communication, resolve codependency, and navigate separations or domestic violence impacts. Her approach aims to reduce distress and increase daily functioning.
To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on therapist availability. Costs vary with location and are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How Sharon Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Sharon commonly draws from cognitive approaches that help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. This kind of work is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and many stress-related problems because it teaches skills to reframe thoughts and respond differently to triggers.She also uses skills-based therapies that focus on emotion regulation and practical coping tools. These techniques include mindfulness and grounding exercises to reduce overwhelm, plus behavioral strategies to manage compulsions and process addictions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the early work together. Sharon treats therapy as a collaboration and will discuss options based on a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She helps people trial methods and adjust the plan when something does not fit.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family demands, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. Different session styles also suit different needs - for example, shorter check-ins can help maintain progress between longer sessions, and phone conversations can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon support?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and workplace issues.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Sharon uses a compassionate, collaborative style that centers the client's goals. Sessions include practical skills, grounding exercises, and thought-focused work to address day-to-day problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and addictive behaviors.
What credentials and region are associated with this provider?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Sharon?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.