Therapist profile
Sharon Esters, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and relationship issues
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 77395
- NPI1598255887
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Sharon
Sharon Esters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, and issues tied to identity and sexuality. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce tension and improve daily functioning.
Her work aims to help people who feel stuck by offering straightforward tools and clearer options. Conversations often cover communication skills, managing impulsivity, and coping during life transitions. She also addresses concerns around parenting, caregiving stress, and addictions in a direct, matter-of-fact way.
Sharon integrates Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations grounded in each person's own goals. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are brought in to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of physical and emotional cues.
Practical problem solving is part of sessions too, using Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable steps. Many clients work on anger by tracking triggers, practicing pause strategies, and trying new communication patterns between meetings. Work often includes homework exercises to try in real life.
Sharon pays attention to how social context and identity affect stress and coping. She addresses topics such as body image, kink and alternative sex culture, abandonment, and family problems without judgment. If someone wants to begin, they complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the approach fits.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Sharon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. It can help with anger, anxiety, and low mood by breaking problems into manageable steps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to notice tension earlier and reduce reactivity. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities. That approach means the therapist listens to what matters most and adjusts pacing and goals accordingly. Deciding which methods to use is collaborative; she will work with the client to try approaches that match their needs and preferences. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain momentum between meetings and to practice skills in everyday settings, such as trying a short breathing exercise after a stressful call or checking in about a triggering interaction soon after it happens.Areas of focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, impulsivity, and frustration at work. Anger is listed among the many concerns she works with.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends Client-Centered Therapy with CBT and mindfulness for a practical approach. Conversations focus on goals, skills practice, and short-term steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with stress, depression, and identity-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas. The profile lists her as a Texas LPC.
Which languages are sessions held in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
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