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Sharon Carroll

Sharon Carroll

Therapist · California

Guiding people through relationship pain and life change

  • Relationship reconnection
  • Grief and loss support
  • Life transition help

About Sharon

Sharon Carroll, LPC, LPCC helps people who feel like life did not turn out as they hoped. She works with individuals and couples who feel unseen, stuck, or emptied by relationship pain or major life changes. Sharon focuses on helping people reconnect with themselves and find clearer life goals.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most. Sharon listens to understand, helps clarify goals, and works together with clients to heal hurts and rebuild strengths. Her approach is flexible and shaped by each person's needs and what resonates with them.

Sharon draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. She also uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and emotionally-focused strategies to address patterns that cause pain. The Gottman Method is part of her work with couples to improve communication and connection.

With 18 years of experience, Sharon has led grief groups and career-transition groups and used group formats on subjects such as grief and resilience. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from Houston Christian University, an MBA from Rice University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Her background also includes counselor trainings and a Certified Life Coach credential.

People come to Sharon for relationship struggles, grief and loss, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, trauma, career shifts, and help with life transitions. She aims to help clients build resilience and move toward a more meaningful life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Sharon commonly uses attachment-based approaches that look at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior; this helps when people want to repair bonds or understand recurring conflicts. She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and the client's perspective to build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, when used, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral changes to reduce distress.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Finding the right fit is part of the work and may change as issues shift over time.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to attend sessions during a work break or from a location that feels convenient. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, client-centered, and CBT tools to online conversations so people can make progress without having to rearrange their whole schedule.

Areas of focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesStress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sharon help with?

She helps with relationship struggles, grief and loss, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career shifts, and coping with life changes.

What is Sharon's therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and adaptable. She listens deeply, helps you set goals, and uses approaches that match your needs and what feels useful.

How much experience does Sharon have?

She has 18 years of experience working with individuals and couples across a range of concerns and has led grief and career-transition groups.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Sharon?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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