Sharon Smith, LPC

Sharon Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 40 years in the mental health field. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, intimacy concerns, and midlife transitions. Her aim is to create a welcoming space where people can speak honestly about difficult feelings and life changes.

She spent 25 years practicing in an office setting and now offers similar services on a virtual platform. Sharon keeps her style warm and inviting and focuses on listening closely. She uses brief solution-focused methods when appropriate to help people identify workable steps forward.

Sharon works with a broad range of concerns, including coping with life changes, mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder, guilt and shame, codependency, isolation and loneliness, aging and geriatric issues, and women's issues. Her long experience helps her notice patterns and tailor practical next steps that fit each person's situation.

Sessions are intended to be respectful and nonjudgmental. Sharon aims to help people feel comfortable talking about private emotions and to guide them toward clearer thinking and manageable changes. She encourages a collaborative pace so people can move at the speed that feels right.

If someone is ready to make a change, Sharon invites them to take the first step and reach out. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Sharon describes her work as drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and brief solution-focused approaches. Solution-focused methods focus on identifying small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals and are useful for stress, life changes, and specific problems. Her broader evidence-based orientation means she aims to use approaches supported by research to address mood disorders, anxiety, and adjustment concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon works with each person to figure out what fits their needs and goals. She listens, suggests options, and adjusts methods over time so therapy matches the client's pace and preferences.

Sharon previously practiced in an office setting for many years and now provides the same services on a virtual platform. If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and help sessions fit into a busy day while keeping focus on the same therapeutic goals as in-person work.