- Relationship struggles
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
About Sharon
Sharon Torian is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with three years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Sharon also lists coaching and young adult issues among her areas of focus.
Sharon works directly with people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by everyday pressures. She uses practical conversation to identify what is getting in the way and to create steps people can try between sessions. Topics she often addresses include motivation, confidence, and managing intense emotions.
Her approach centers on respectful and sensitive dialogue. Sharon adapts the content and pace of sessions to the person in front of her. She aims to help clients practice new ways of responding to situations that have caused repeated conflict or stress.
Sharon has supported people through relationship conflict, trauma-related concerns, and anger management challenges. She also helps with concerns around money, career transitions, and cultural or multicultural stress. Her work includes helping people who worry about social anxiety and those navigating blended family dynamics.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative and goal-focused. Sharon encourages small, concrete steps that build confidence over time. People who are considering counseling are invited to complete the intake steps to see if her style fits their needs.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Sharon describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, and anger. She focuses on practical strategies that help people notice patterns, practice different responses, and build confidence. For example, a behavioral approach can involve practicing new responses to anxiety or anger in small steps to reduce their impact on daily life. A skills-based approach emphasizes learning concrete tools for managing stress, improving communication, and handling strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sharon will work collaboratively to identify which techniques fit each person’s goals and preferences. Together they decide which strategies to try first, then adjust the plan based on what works and what doesn’t. This shared planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant to immediate concerns like job stress, relationship conflict, or feeling stuck after university.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or school and shorter travel time. Because the specific session formats are not listed in the biography, check the online therapy options before booking to confirm available formats. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit counseling into a busy week and to maintain continuity while navigating life changes.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, career concerns, coping with life changes, and coaching.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
She uses respectful, sensitive conversation and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician in North Carolina.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can be matched for sessions.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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