- Relationship focus
- Strength-based work
- Life transition help
About Sharon
Sharon Carroll is a licensed counselor who helps people who feel stuck, lost, or disconnected in their relationships and lives. She meets clients where they are and listens so they feel heard and valued. Many come wanting to reclaim parts of themselves that got set aside during hard times or difficult relationships.
Sharon uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She draws on attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns and on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the client's needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when practical tools help shift upsetting thoughts and behaviors.
She has 18 years of experience and has worked with individuals and couples from a range of ages, orientations, and faith backgrounds. Sharon has led groups on grief and career transition and has used The Daring Way methods that focus on vulnerability and shame resilience. She also holds a Master of Arts in Psychology, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In sessions Sharon aims to clarify goals, reveal strengths, and heal old hurts. She often helps people move through grief, navigate life changes, and rebuild resilience after loss or relationship strain. Her background includes counseling trainings and certification as a life coach.
Sharon is based in California and conducts work in English. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How Sharon’s Approaches Shape Online Work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people recognize how they respond to closeness and repair those habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person's experience, using empathic listening to help them find their own solutions and build self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood.Choosing the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and may use a combination of approaches. Together they decide what feels most helpful and adjust methods as work progresses.
Many people find online therapy helps them fit sessions into a busy life. It can make scheduling easier and cut commute time, allowing more consistent check-ins during work breaks or caregiving routines. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm which options are offered before booking. A licensed professional will explain how sessions will work and help tailor the plan to daily rhythms and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Texas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sharon address?
She works with relationship struggles, grief, self-esteem, codependency, and life changes among other concerns. Career stress, parenting challenges, trauma, and depression are also listed focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends gentle listening with practical techniques. Sessions balance emotional exploration and skill-based tools to fit each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
Sharon has 18 years of experience and has led groups on grief and career transition. She is also a Certified Life Coach and has used The Daring Way methods.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
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 specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.