Sharon Carroll, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sharon!

I work with individuals and couples to help them make the changes they are seeking in their lives. This may include relieving the pain of anxiety, depression, or grief; reducing stress; and overcoming difficult relationships or strengthening important ones. My approach is varied and depends on each client's needs and style.

My focus

I work with women and men individually and as couples. My areas of focus are relationships, grief and loss, life transitions and changes, stress relief, and mild to moderate depression or anxiety.

My approach

I draw from person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, the Gottman method, and the Grief Recovery Method. I vary my approach to meet your needs, what resonates with you, and what will help you reach your unique goals.

My communication style

I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share, explore, and heal. I want to get to know you, help you discover and clarify your goals for counseling, and collaborate with you to heal hurts, reveal strengths, and find a more meaningful life.

My journey to mental healthcare

When I decided to make a career change, I sought out work that was meaningful to me and made a difference in the world. My greatest joy comes from helping clients work through relationship difficulties, walk through grief and loss, move through life transitions, and build resilience for future challenges.

My goals for you

Goal setting is usually a collaborative process. Together we'll explore what has brought you to counseling and what you'd like to achieve. Then we can look more specifically at how that translates into strategies that will allow you to achieve those goals.

Our first session

The first session is about two things. First is my beginning to get to know and understand you and to gain clarity about what you'd like to achieve. The second is to see if we are a good fit. You will have the opportunity to share pertinent things about yourself and to ask any questions that are helpful in creating a sound therapeutic relationship.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

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Focus populations

Cancer

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) from Houston Baptist University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sharon Carroll