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Sharon Esters

Therapist · Texas

Sharon EstersLPC

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

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  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Client-centered listening
  • Practical tools
  • Affirming care

About Sharon

Sharon Esters is an LPC practicing in Texas who focuses on helping people through major life stresses. She draws on six years of clinical experience to support those facing anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship conflicts, and changes that feel overwhelming. Sharon aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

She uses straightforward, practical techniques people can apply between sessions. Sharon often blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness tools and solution-focused ideas help clients notice what’s working and build small, manageable steps toward their goals.

Sharon works with concerns including stress, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and anger. She also addresses topics like body image, codependency, communication problems, caregiver strain, and issues tied to sexuality and alternative sex culture. Her practice includes attention to family and relationship patterns without assuming any single story fits everyone.

Sessions are offered in English and grounded in respect for diverse identities, including LGBT concerns. Sharon emphasizes collaboration - she listens first, then helps set clear goals and practical actions. Her work is aimed at people who want compassionate support and concrete tools to handle life’s ups and downs.

To begin, prospective clients use the site process to match and schedule a session according to availability. Sharon’s approach favors steady progress through short, focused steps and honest conversation.

Approaches and what online work can look like

Sharon uses client-centered therapy to ensure people are heard and understood; this approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and creating space for a person to clarify their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or mood problems, and it offers concrete strategies to try different responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon treats choosing methods as a collaborative process - she listens to a person’s needs and preferences, tests what helps, and adjusts plans over time so the work matches the client’s goals.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness or CBT exercises in the moments they arise in everyday life. Discussing practical scheduling options during the matching process helps ensure sessions suit daily routines and goals.

License and NPI

  • LPC Texas · No. 77395

NPI1598255887

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sharon help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and related issues like relationship conflict, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.

What is her overall therapy style?

Her style combines empathetic, client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience providing therapy in Texas and has worked with a range of concerns including mood, anxiety, and relationship issues.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas as indicated by her licensure information.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

How do I begin the process of working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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