Therapist profile
Sharon Blanchard, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Parenting and mood concerns
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- Parenting support
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practice
About Sharon
Sharon Blanchard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas with 30 years of counseling experience. She works with adults on concerns such as parenting, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and life transitions. Sharon also supports those facing trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and career decisions.
She has spent much of her career in K-12 school settings and teaching counseling at the graduate level. That background means she knows common struggles parents face with challenging children and teens. She also has experience helping young adults as they move into careers and relationships, and middle-aged adults making difficult life choices.
Sharon uses straightforward listening as a starting point. She focuses on helping people sort through overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Then she works with them to notice patterns and try practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable.
Her methods draw on client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative approaches when helpful. These give options for reducing anxiety, addressing mood concerns, and improving communication at home.
Sharon is open to discussing how faith fits into someone's life when the client wants that included. She emphasizes realistic changes and clearer thinking rather than quick fixes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the fit feels.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Sharon combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practice. Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's priorities, which helps when sorting through parenting stress or relationship confusion. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness practice involves simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and build steadiness during busy days.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Sharon will talk with clients about goals, daily demands, and personal preferences. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps in real life.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a parent’s schedule, shorten check-ins between commitments, or avoid travel time. It also allows trying techniques at home and bringing real situations into the conversation, which can speed up practical problem solving and skill practice.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting issues are addressed?
She helps with parenting challenges, blended family issues, communication problems, and divorce or separation concerns. Parenting support includes working through strain with children and teens.
How does she approach anxiety or depression?
Sharon uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help manage anxiety and depressive symptoms. She helps clients notice thought patterns and try concrete skills to reduce distress.
What is her professional experience?
She has 30 years of experience counseling in K-12 schools and teaching graduate counseling courses. Much of her work has focused on parenting, relationships, and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas. Her practice and background are based in Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the booking details to see which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing during the sign-up process.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That initial step helps match goals and logistics.
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