Sharonda Patrick , LCMHC

Sharonda Patrick is a licensed therapist in North Carolina with 17 years of clinical experience. She holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and brings a strengths-focused approach to therapy that centers each person's own expertise in their life.

Sharonda works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, and difficulties with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She helps clients identify existing strengths and practical strategies to address challenges, encouraging small, manageable steps that build momentum over time.

Sharonda believes clients are the experts of their stories and that those strengths are key to overcoming obstacles. She acknowledges the courage involved in beginning therapy and supports people through that first step and beyond with empathy and practical guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Sharonda frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy is another approach she employs, emphasizing clients' strengths and past successes to build short-term, achievable goals that create forward movement in relationships and everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharonda works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She assesses a client's needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities. These options increase accessibility for people who prefer remote care or need more adaptable ways to connect with a licensed professional, while still focusing on practical progress and coping strategies.