- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Rational Emotive Therapy
- Person centered approach
About Sharon
Sharon Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and immigration challenges.
Sharon draws on straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage day-to-day difficulties. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear communication. She listens actively and works collaboratively to set short-term goals for relief and longer-term changes.
Her background includes work as a school counselor and as a clinician in community settings. That experience shapes a practical outlook aimed at coping skills, problem solving, and restoring routines after upheaval. She has supported people processing loss, family-of-origin issues, domestic violence, and separation.
Sharon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) to identify thinking patterns and test new behaviors. She also draws on Person-Centered methods to create a respectful, client-led conversation. The focus is on what is useful now and building skills that fit the person’s life.
In sessions she helps people build confidence for social or interpersonal situations. She offers step-by-step practice for speaking up, managing worry, and handling hard conversations. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sharon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills for anxiety and mood problems. That method breaks worries into manageable parts and supports step-by-step practice for social situations.She also uses Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful beliefs and test more balanced ways of thinking. This approach is direct and action oriented, useful for shifting intense self-critical or catastrophic thoughts. Person-Centered methods are part of her style as well, offering a respectful, listening-focused stance so the client guides what matters most in sessions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Sharon will work with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and comfort. That may mean trying a few methods early on and adjusting based on what feels helpful.
Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can fit into busy schedules by avoiding travel, making shorter check-ins easier, or allowing sessions during breaks from work. Discussing format and timing at the first appointment helps make sessions practical for daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related areas like attachment and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, evidence-based approach that focuses on skills and clear communication in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience, including time as a school counselor and in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.