Deborah Sharp, LPC - Therapist in Oklahoma

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
ACT CBT DBT mindfulness

About Deborah

Deborah Sharp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Deborah also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and relationship communication problems.

She prefers straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on helping people name what feels most urgent, learn skills to manage strong emotions, and make small changes that reduce daily strain. Deborah uses methods that emphasize present-moment awareness and clear, goal-focused work.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness practices, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix is used to teach coping skills, adjust unhelpful thinking patterns, and build distress tolerance. People often work on managing anxiety, processing loss, or improving self-worth.

Deborah keeps session plans focused and collaborative. She helps people set short-term goals, track progress, and try practical tools between meetings. Conversations are direct and respectful, with attention to the challenges of early adulthood like starting careers, relationships, and independence.

Her practice is based in Oklahoma and sessions are conducted in English. New clients begin by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session, which helps shape the first steps of care.

How Deborah’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people choose actions that align with their values even when emotions feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that worsen anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple awareness exercises that reduce reactivity and improve concentration.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and daily life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around classes, jobs, and other commitments. It also allows short check-ins or longer skills-focused meetings without travel, and it supports practicing tools between sessions to build new habits.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. The profile also lists related concerns such as attachment, body image, and communication difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using present-focused skills work and goal setting. She blends acceptance, cognitive, and mindfulness-based methods to teach coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience as a counselor. That experience shapes how she applies ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma. Her practice is based in that state.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English. No additional languages are listed.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered for clients within applicable U.S. jurisdictions.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription and local factors.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started. That initial process helps shape the plan for future meetings.

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