- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based techniques
About Sharon
Sharon Gibson-Mainka is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and relationship struggles. She works with concerns like self-esteem, family conflict, codependency, and recovery from domestic violence or abuse. Sharon speaks English and practices in Texas.
Her style is calm and collaborative. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical skills they can use between sessions. Sessions include grounding and mindfulness tools, and clear steps to manage intense emotions and cravings.
Sharon draws on several evidence-based techniques to guide work on trauma, obsessive behaviors, and unhealthy patterns in relationships. She uses structured methods to address anxious thoughts and skills that help regulate emotions. That makes progress feel concrete instead of vague.
She has three years of professional experience and holds a master’s degree in Counseling and a master’s in Development and Curriculum and Instruction. Her LPC credential is listed as LPC for Texas practice. She also noted experience with substance-related concerns and process addictions.
Starting therapy is done through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Sharon works from evidence-based techniques that make therapy practical and skills-focused. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, compulsions, and negative self-talk. That helps people test new ways of responding to stress and triggers. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving communication. These skills are useful for managing relationship conflicts, codependent patterns, and urges tied to process addictions. Mindfulness and grounding techniques offer simple ways to reduce distress in the moment and to stay present during difficult conversations. Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will learn about a person's needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as progress is made so treatment feels collaborative. Confirm current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use breathing or grounding exercises in the moment between appointments. Ask about available session formats when arranging your first appointment.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sharon help address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment concerns, communication problems, and workplace stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. She aims to teach practical coping skills and uses grounding and mindfulness alongside structured techniques.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience and holds two master’s degrees: one in Counseling and one in Development and Curriculum and Instruction.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.