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Deborah Sharp

Therapist · Oklahoma

Deborah Sharp, LPC

Practical support for stress and everyday habits

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  • Focus on thoughts and habits
  • Practical coping skills
  • Values-based action

About Deborah

Deborah Sharp, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or low self-esteem. She works with clients who are coping with trauma, abuse, or depression and supports those trying to rebuild motivation and confidence. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

Deborah keeps conversations focused on what matters most to each person. She listens with sensitivity and tailors discussions and plans to individual needs. Sessions often address everyday thoughts and habits that keep worry and low mood in place, and she uses practical tools to change those patterns.

Her work draws on therapies that help people notice unhelpful thinking, build new coping skills, and stay present with difficult feelings. Deborah uses techniques that encourage committed action toward personal values and skills for handling strong emotions. She blends these methods to suit each client's priorities.

With five years of professional experience as a licensed professional counselor in Oklahoma, Deborah brings calm and steady support to the room. She treats concerns related to attachment, abandonment, body image, codependency, caregiving stress, and relationship communication as they come up in a person's life.

People who choose her often want clear, practical steps and a respectful space to talk. Deborah hopes to guide clients toward more consistent day-to-day habits that match their goals and values.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace 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

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice moments of stress without getting swept away, which supports daily habit change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose and adapt methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in session. That collaborative adjustment is part of early meetings and ongoing work.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people meet from different everyday locations. These practical benefits often make it simpler to use skills between sessions and maintain steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Deborah address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include relationship communication, caregiving stress, body image, and coping after separation or loss.

What is her general therapy style?

The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits. She tailors conversations and practical exercises to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Deborah has five years of professional work experience in counseling. That experience includes supporting people through grief, trauma, and mood concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

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

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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