Deborah Sharp , LPC

Deborah Sharp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with five years of clinical experience. As an LPC, she holds a state counseling license that authorizes her to provide therapeutic services to adults facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Her work focuses on common and complex concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression. She also brings experience supporting people dealing with relationship and attachment difficulties, blended family transitions, caregiver stress, codependency, and a range of personality and coping challenges. Deborah adapts her conversations and treatment plans to fit the specific needs of each person she meets, emphasizing sensitivity, respect, and compassion throughout the therapeutic process.

Deborah approaches the first steps toward change as an act of courage and positions herself as a steady supporter during that journey. She collaborates with clients to clarify goals and develop practical strategies designed to help them move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Deborah Sharp integrates evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online sessions, tailoring techniques to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop practical steps to live in ways that matter to them while learning to accept difficult feelings rather than fight them. ACT can be helpful for chronic anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more balanced patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with stress by teaching concrete skills and brief exercises to practice between sessions.

Deborah approaches treatment as a collaborative process and recognizes that finding the right approach can take time. She works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily realities, adjusting techniques as progress and needs evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy with Deborah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from home, work, or other locations while working toward meaningful change.