Sharonda PatrickLCMHC

Sharonda Patrick is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges and postpartum concerns. Her work also addresses grief, trauma, addictions, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.

Sharonda focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. She treats each person as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, aiming to identify small changes that add up over time.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to create short-term tools and clearer ways of thinking. That can include testing new behaviors, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and setting concrete goals for change. These methods are often used with mood disorders, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.

Sharonda also offers support for parenting stress, family problems, and relationship communication. She listens for patterns that get in the way and helps people try different responses. The emphasis is on usable strategies rather than long lectures.

People who come to her often want help managing life transitions, rebuilding motivation, or coping with compassion fatigue. She encourages steady progress and celebrates small wins along the way. If you feel overwhelmed or stuck, she helps you break problems into manageable steps.

Practical approaches that translate to online care

Sharonda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders by teaching practical skills for day-to-day coping. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on setting clear, short-term goals and finding workable steps forward. It helps people build momentum by focusing on what is already working and amplifying small successes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sharonda collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences. She will check in and adjust the plan as needed, combining tools from different approaches to fit the situation.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy lives, shorten commute time, and allow quicker check-ins during transitions like pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or work breaks. Some formats may also make it easier to have shorter or more frequent sessions when that suits someone’s schedule. Discuss your needs at intake so the therapist and you can find a workable plan that fits your daily routine.