- Warm and direct
- Goal focused
- Evidence based
About Sharon
Sharon Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. She brings over 10 years of experience from school counseling and clinical practice. Sharon aims to make sessions straightforward and approachable for worried parents and individuals seeking change.
Her style is warm, direct, and compassionate. She listens closely and responds with practical steps you can use between sessions. Sharon describes her approach as creative and eclectic, tailoring what she does to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Sharon draws on several evidence-based techniques to guide work on thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns. She focuses on the here and now and helps clients build coping skills, improve self-awareness, and strengthen confidence. Therapy often includes clear, goal-focused planning and regular check-ins on progress.
She has worked with people facing trauma, emotional abuse, grief and loss, parenting and career stress, and suicidal thinking. Sharon also lists adoption and foster care among areas she addresses and supports clients dealing with attachment and abandonment issues.
Conversations in sessions aim to be practical and respectful. Sharon emphasizes dignity and collaboration while helping clients set realistic goals. She encourages small, steady steps toward relief and personal growth.
Approaches that transfer well to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses practical exercises and homework to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to build coping skills.Person-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and reflects what the client shares. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they develop self-awareness and confidence.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, or REBT, looks at how beliefs influence emotions and behavior. It teaches people to challenge rigid or harmful beliefs and replace them with more flexible thinking, which can ease distress and improve decision-making.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to match techniques to their goals, needs, and comfort level, and may combine methods to suit each situation.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect from different locations while working with licensed professionals to address stress, trauma, relationship concerns, and other issues.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sharon work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus related areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment, abandonment, and family-origin concerns.
What is Sharon's approach in sessions?
Her style is creative and eclectic, combining practical, solution-focused work with active listening and individualized plans.
How much experience does she have?
Sharon has over 10 years of experience, including time as a school counselor and in clinical practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Sharon?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.