LPCTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

Sharon Blanchard, LPC

30 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English · 6 methods listed · online only

SB Portrait of Sharon Blanchard

About Sharon

Sharon Blanchard is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of experience. She centers sessions on listening closely and helping people make sense of difficult feelings. Her style is down-to-earth and respectful, and she lets each person set the pace for how much they want to explore faith or personal values.

Sharon has a long history working in K-12 school settings and teaching counseling at the graduate level.

Explore online therapy options See what online therapy involves and what your next steps would be on BetterHelp.

Background and approach

That work gave her a lot of experience helping parents with challenging children and teens. She also supports young adults who are figuring out careers, relationships, and identity issues. Many clients come to her for help with anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, relationship problems, grief, and trauma.

She also works with people facing life transitions, midlife questions, and career decisions. Sharon pays attention to practical steps people can try between sessions. Her approach draws on client-centered methods that focus on the person’s own goals.

She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and mindfulness practices to reduce stress. Narrative techniques and motivational interviewing are used when helpful to clarify values and next steps. Sharon aims to create a calm, straightforward space where clients can sort through what’s weighing on them.

She encourages small experiments and honest conversation. Her goal is to help people return to life feeling clearer and better able to handle everyday demands.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person and their goals. A therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps the person decide the direction of work. This approach is helpful for people who want a caring, respectful space to figure things out.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, mood, and actions interact. It uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and stress by teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms.

Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through short practices. It can reduce the grip of worry and help with stress, low mood, and impulsivity. These approaches are often blended depending on what a person needs.

Finding the right method is part of the process and will be collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit their situation. That ongoing conversation guides the plan and any adjustments over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is a concern or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, tracking progress, and staying connected between sessions. These options let clients fit therapy into busy schedules and choose what works best for them.
Explore online therapy options See what online therapy involves and what your next steps would be on BetterHelp.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and related concerns listed in her specialties.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, practical steps, and helping clients name their goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three decades of counseling experience, including work in K-12 school settings and teaching graduate counseling courses.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds an LPC credential and practices out of Texas as listed in her profile.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.