Sharie Gilner

Compassionate counseling grounded in practical strategies

LPC Mississippi

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Sharie

Sharie Gilner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi who draws on six years of clinical experience to support people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and builds on individual strengths to help clients move through challenges and pursue meaningful change. Sharie approaches each person with respect and a focus on empowerment, helping clients identify practical steps toward improved confidence and coping.

Her work also addresses related concerns such as body image, communication difficulties, domestic violence, guilt and shame, mood disorders, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and issues around sexuality and self-love. Using methods that include client-centered care, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques, she tailors support to the needs and goals presented in sessions.

Sharie’s practice aims to make the process of change feel manageable and collaborative, meeting clients where they are and guiding progress at a pace that fits their life circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Sharie often integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, helping clients explore their experiences and access their own strengths while setting goals that matter to them.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and practical. This means approaches may be blended and refined as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and multiple ways to stay engaged. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist work with?

Sharie helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as body image, communication problems, and postpartum depression.

What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing the client’s strengths while incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help build skills and shift patterns of thinking.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist brings six years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this provider?

This clinician holds the LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 2691 and practices in Mississippi.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Services are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and payment structured for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shame Mood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English