Sharon Blanchard , LPC

Sharon Blanchard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with decades of experience supporting people through life changes and emotional challenges. Practicing since 1995, she has worked in K-12 school settings, taught graduate-level counseling courses, and offered individual therapy across a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, trauma, grief, and ADHD. Her background includes helping parents manage the demands of raising challenging children and guiding young adults as they explore identity, relationships, and the early stages of their careers.

Sharon approaches clients with a belief that people generally do the best they can with the knowledge they have, and she prioritizes listening deeply to understand each person’s experience. She helps clients sort through complex emotions and recurring patterns to arrive at new insights that can shift perspective and improve daily functioning. Sharon integrates faith into her work when clients wish to do so, honoring spiritual influences as a potential resource in the healing process.

Since 2021 she has provided therapy through an online counseling service, and she welcomes conversations with those who think her style might fit their needs. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and practical tools to support long-term change and a renewed sense of self.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sharon blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor care to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a respectful space so clients can explore their values and goals; it is helpful for building self-understanding and strengthening relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and panic-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which is useful for stress, anger, and trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time so the therapy fits each person’s life and values. Clients are invited to take an active role in shaping the plan of care.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to connect from home, work, or during busy schedules, and they allow Sharon to provide consistent support even when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these formats effectively to deliver meaningful, goal-oriented therapy that fits modern life.