Deborah SharpLPC

Deborah Sharp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and listens carefully so clients can talk through what matters most to them. Deborah frames the work around each person's goals and comfort level. With five years of professional experience, she draws on several practical approaches to tailor conversations and strategies. Sessions often include skills for managing overwhelming feelings, ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts, and exercises to notice what matters to each person. Deborah aims to make each step feel doable rather than overwhelming. She approaches difficult topics like trauma, abuse, and loss with sensitivity and steady support. For relationship challenges such as communication problems, commitment worries, or blended-family stress, she helps individuals sort priorities and set realistic steps forward. She also addresses issues like body image, codependency, and caregiver strain with practical tools and paced discussion. Deborah uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person's values and choices in view. She integrates mindfulness practices and behavior-focused techniques when those fit a client's needs. The result is a tailored plan that mixes short-term skills with longer-term goals. Taking the first step can feel scary. Deborah offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can try small changes and build confidence over time. She will work alongside each client to shape a plan that matches their life and hopes.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while learning to accept difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches paying gentle attention to the present moment to lower reactivity and build awareness. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Deborah will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She adjusts the pace and mix of techniques based on what is helpful in real life. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people prefer video so visual cues can be used, while others choose audio-only for a lower-tech option. The therapist and client can decide together how to structure sessions so therapy fits into everyday life.