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Sharon Franklin

Sharon Franklin

LPC

Texas

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In their wordsPractical counseling for stress and trauma

Key details

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 82418
NPI
1295570265
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Calm supportive presence
  • Skill building focus
  • Practical problem solving

About Sharon

Sharon Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma. She also supports people wrestling with abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, body image, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Sharon brings a calm, engaged presence to sessions and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful.

With more than 10 years of experience, Sharon draws on work as a school counselor and in clinical practice. She uses a practical, solution-focused style that targets current problems and builds skills that people can use right away. Sessions focus on clear communication, goal setting, and step-by-step strategies tailored to each person’s needs.

Her approach blends elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and develop healthier habits. Sharon emphasizes active listening and works collaboratively to shape a plan that fits daily life and responsibilities.

People meet her and find straightforward guidance, encouragement, and concrete tools to manage symptoms and move toward the life they want. She prioritizes dignity, respect, and practical problem solving while supporting people through difficult transitions and losses.

To begin, Sharon asks people to identify a few clear goals. From there she helps track progress and adjust strategies so the work stays relevant and achievable.

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Sharon often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that make anxiety, depression, or relationship stress worse. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also draws from Person-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes being heard and respected while clients set their own goals. This approach supports self-awareness and rebuilding confidence by centering the client's perspective and pace.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Sharon will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and what feels useful in day-to-day life. She adjusts plans as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options when scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from wherever they are located in Texas, helping therapy fit into work, school, or family routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Sharon address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related struggles such as abandonment, attachment issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, direct, and practical. She uses goal-focused sessions with active listening and step-by-step strategies that people can apply between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Sharon has over 10 years of experience and has worked as a school counselor and in clinical practice supporting people with a wide range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credential LPC, specifically a Texas LPC, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started working with Sharon?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time according to the therapist's availability.

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