Brian Sharp, LPCC, LPC
Helping adults navigate midlife and life change
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- Practical coping skills
- Goal-focused coaching
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Brian
He offers a calm, affirming space where clients can talk through what matters to them. Sessions emphasize understanding immediate problems, identifying patterns, and trying manageable new behaviors. The tone is direct and respectful, with attention to each person’s goals and pace.
Brian draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also uses client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and mindfulness practices to help people build resilience and better handle strong emotions. These approaches are chosen to match each person’s needs.
Work often focuses on practical skills for stress management, coping with life transitions, improving communication, and addressing substance use concerns. Brian helps people set short-term, achievable goals and track progress over time. He also supports those coping with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with time spent practicing new skills between meetings. People who prefer straightforward guidance and collaborative planning tend to find this style helpful. To start, users should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Texas, Missouri, California, New Jersey
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for decisions, purpose, and coping with midlife shifts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depression. It works well for stress, mood, and habit change. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's own perspective, with the therapist offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening to support self-understanding and growth.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brian listens to what matters most, discusses options, and adapts methods to fit each person's goals and preferences. Together they try strategies, see what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, skip travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. It also supports practicing skills in everyday settings and keeping momentum between meetings. Talk with Brian during the match process to decide how remote sessions can best fit your routine and therapeutic aims.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brian address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include relationship strain, career stress, and issues like abandonment and attachment.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative with a practical focus. Brian blends skill-building, reflection, and short-term goal setting to help people make changes.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of clinical experience working with adults on issues such as workplace stress, personal growth, and substance-related concerns.
What credentials and location should I know?
Brian holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.