Sharon Barbour

My communication style

I lean into empathy and compassion naturally in sessions. For my clients, a felt sense of safety is priority number one in order to face the memories and experiences that have haunted them. There is no judgment in my counseling practice, and I consistently make certain that no one ever leaves one of our sessions feeling triggered or anxious.

My journey to mental healthcare

I, myself, am a trauma survivor, which is why I became a counselor. I want to help others heal as I have. The healing I received from EMDR was astounding to me. That was when I realized I was called to pursue a career in therapy, helping other people with their own true healing from trauma.

My goals for you

I believe the client is the best resource for deciding counseling goals. I will ask for both long-term and short-term goals, and dialogue with you to choose the priorities for our sessions. As we continue our work, I will check in with regard to goals to see how we are progressing. I am a solution-focused therapist.

Our first session

First sessions involve gathering information, assessing, and prioritizing. I am grateful when clients share about themselves, their goals, and what has hurt them. The more information I have, the better I know them. The first session begins the journey toward healing.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Spiritual