- Anxiety and stress
- Self esteem work
- Social anxiety focus
About Sharthea
Sharthea Fitzhugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with three years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes, and she also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, isolation, and communication problems.
Sharthea uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques. She listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and then introduces small, concrete steps to try between sessions. Sessions often include skill practice for handling strong emotions, boundary-setting, and speaking up in difficult situations.
Her background blends several commonly used therapeutic methods. She draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support moving toward goals. The bio describes a person-centered, trauma-aware stance that pays attention to culture and identity.
Work with her centers on doing real things that matter day to day. That might mean practicing a brief breathing or grounding exercise, rehearsing what to say before a tough conversation, or tracking small wins to build confidence. Progress is framed as gradual and practical rather than immediate.
People who feel overwhelmed by social situations, worry about making mistakes in public, or find it hard to connect with others may find this approach matches their needs. Before booking, confirm the current session options and how she schedules first appointments.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Sharthea’s stated approach includes evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, behavior, and present-moment awareness. Cognitive behavioral methods help identify and test unhelpful thoughts and build new behaviors to reduce anxious reactions. Mindfulness-based practices teach simple attention and grounding skills to manage distress as it arises.Motivational interviewing elements are used to clarify what matters most and to support small, achievable changes. Together these approaches aim to pair insight with practical steps so clients can try skills in daily life and report back what worked or didn’t. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process; the therapist and client decide together which techniques fit the client’s goals and preferences.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting, or other commitments. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or camera-off conversations when video feels like too much, depending on the formats offered. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so skill practice continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on social anxiety and related loneliness and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and collaborative, combining practical skill practice with conversations about how past experiences affect the present.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and limited to clients within her practice scope.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.