Deborah Sharp

Compassionate, practical support for emotional resilience

LPC Oklahoma

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Deborah

Deborah Sharp is an Oklahoma-licensed counselor (LPC) with five years of clinical experience who focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem challenges, and depression.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each client’s unique circumstances and goals. Deborah frames therapy as a collaborative process that begins with a courageous first step toward a more satisfying life and sustained well-being.

Her work draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness. These tools help clients learn practical skills for coping, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, build emotion regulation, and reconnect with personal values.

Deborah also has experience addressing related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, communication and commitment problems, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, blended family challenges, and recovery from divorce or separation. Sessions are offered in English and organized to reflect each person’s pace and preferences, with a focus on respectful listening and concrete progress toward meaningful goals.

Approaches that guide online work and coping skills

Deborah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete techniques for anxiety, depression, and stress management. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance strategies, helping people build a meaningful life even while difficult thoughts and feelings arise.

She also draws from Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions grounded in nonjudgmental listening and empathy, creating space for clients to steer the pace and focus of work. Finding the right combination of approaches is treated as a collaborative process; the therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and adjust the plan together over time.

Online therapy with Deborah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow people to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when travel or location change is an issue, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working on practical skills and emotional healing.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Deborah address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related areas like attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and adjustment after divorce.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, combining practical skill-building with compassionate listening to tailor a plan that fits each client’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

Deborah has five years of professional experience working with a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LPC in Oklahoma with license number OK LPC 11871 and conducts practice from that state.

Which languages are available for therapy?

Therapy is offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English