Sharon Carroll, LPC, LPCC
Texas · 18 years in practice
Sharon Carroll is a licensed counselor who helps people who feel stuck, unseen, or disconnected from themselves and others.
License and registration
- LPC, Texas
- 63476 · expires July 2027
- LPCC, California
- 17363 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1124647151 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Sharon
Sharon Carroll is a licensed counselor who helps people who feel stuck, unseen, or disconnected from themselves and others. She focuses on restoring parts of life that have been lost to stress, grief, relationship strain, or big life changes. Sharon writes in a direct, caring way and aims to help people feel heard and valued as they work toward clearer goals.
Sharon combines practical conversation with evidence-informed approaches to help clients move forward.
Background and approach
She often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at patterns in relationships and Attachment-Based ideas to clarify how early bonds affect current feelings. She also draws on Client-Centered and cognitive behavioral tools to shape coping skills and day-to-day strategies.
Her background includes an MA in Psychology from Houston Christian University, an MBA from Rice University, and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Sharon holds the LPC credential and the LPCC credential and has practiced for 18 years, mainly in California.
She works with people individually and with couples, and she has led groups on grief, career transitions, and topics drawn from the Daring Way model. In sessions she aims to listen first, then help people set clear goals and try approaches that feel right for them. Sharon emphasizes rebuilding resilience so clients can meet future challenges with more confidence.
She invites people to take small, practical steps toward change, whether that means repairing a relationship, managing grief, or finding new direction in work and life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharon names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approach and online options for relationship and life work
Sharon often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people and couples notice and change the interaction patterns that keep them stuck. EFT focuses on emotions and attachment needs, which can shift how partners respond to each other and reduce repeating fights.She also works from an Attachment-Based perspective to trace how early bonds shape current reactions and relationship expectations. That approach helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong feelings and how to build different responses. In sessions Sharon uses Client-Centered techniques to follow each person’s lead, offering listening and reflection that help clients name their goals and priorities.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sharon will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in about what’s working and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deep conversations and nonverbal cues, phone can work when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins, and chat or text-based messaging can fit short updates or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and keep continuity when life gets hectic.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Sharon address in therapy?
She helps with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, career issues, depression, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends emotionally-focused work with client-centered listening and practical cognitive tools. Sessions tend to be collaborative, focused on understanding feelings and building coping strategies.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults and couples, and has led groups on grief and career transition topics. Her work aims to help people rebuild resilience and clarify goals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in California. Her academic background includes an MA in Psychology, an MBA, and a BS in Business Administration.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use for online therapy?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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