- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Sharon
Sharon Gibson-Mainka is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Sharon also focuses on problems tied to attachment, codependency, communication, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and guilt and shame.
She describes a trauma-informed approach that centers on practical skills. Sessions include grounding and mindfulness tools to manage intense feelings. Sharon also uses approaches aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and patterns when those get in the way of daily life.
Her practice draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Those methods are used to help people learn new ways of managing anxiety, reducing compulsive behaviors, and improving relationship patterns. Cognitive Processing techniques may be used for people dealing with post-traumatic stress.
Sharon emphasizes collaboration in sessions. She treats clients as the experts on their own experiences and works alongside them to build coping skills and clearer communication. The focus is on concrete steps people can use between sessions.
For people carrying guilt or shame related to family, faith, or relationships, she offers straightforward tools to recognize patterns and respond differently. Her work also addresses process addictions and obsessive-compulsive patterns with practical strategies aimed at changing behavior and reducing distress.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Sharon often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps people break cycles of rumination, anxiety, and compulsive actions by practicing new responses in everyday situations.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT techniques are practical tools for managing intense feelings and reducing impulsive or self-sabotaging behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon treats therapy as a collaborative process and will discuss how these methods fit a person's goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they shape a plan that feels doable and specific.
The details of session delivery should be confirmed before booking. The biography does not list specific online formats, so please check current session options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove the need to be on camera depending on the agreed format. Many people find that regular, focused sessions with licensed professionals translate well to remote settings when the method and schedule match their daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment difficulties, codependency, and workplace problems.
How would she approach guilt and shame?
She uses trauma-informed and evidence-based techniques to help people recognize patterns and learn practical skills for responding differently to shame and self-blame.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of clinical experience as an LPC working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.