Sharon Blanchard , LPC

Sharon Blanchard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with a long history of work in school settings and higher education. Since 1995 she has provided counseling in K-12 schools, taught graduate-level counseling courses, and met with individuals facing a range of mental health concerns. Her practice has included supporting parents managing challenging behaviors in children and teens, guiding young adults through identity and relationship questions as they move into new life stages, and working with middle-age clients who are navigating difficult decisions and transitions.

Her clinical experience centers on depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, parenting issues, career concerns, and the process of self-understanding. She approaches clients with the belief that people do the best they can with what they know, and she emphasizes careful listening and thoughtful reflection to help clients sort through what feels overwhelming. Sharon integrates her faith when it is relevant and desired by the client - she identifies as a Christian and will explore that influence to the degree the person prefers.

Sharon brings three decades of practical experience to therapeutic work and aims to support clients as they develop renewed insight, healthier relationships, and a clearer sense of self. She offers collaborative, respectful care tailored to each individual's goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sharon Blanchard

Sharon uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, supportive space where the client's perspective guides the work - this approach helps people clarify values, build self-understanding, and make choices that fit who they are. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is often applied to concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress management. In addition, mindfulness therapy offers practical ways to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be useful for emotional regulation and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sharon works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as the work unfolds. Clients are invited to be active participants in choosing what feels most helpful.

Sharon provides these approaches through flexible online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, connect from different locations within Texas, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward their goals.