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Sharhonda Givens

Sharhonda Givens, LPC

Therapist in Oklahoma · 3+ years of experience

Compassionate support for stress and anxiety

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  • Client-centered care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on women's wellness

About Sharhonda

Sharhonda Givens is an LPC who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She offers a calm, respectful space where clients can talk about tough feelings and start to build healthier ways of coping.

She draws on client-centered therapy to listen first and follow each person's pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. Mindfulness tools help ground people when worry feels overwhelming.

Her background as a Black woman of faith shapes a culturally aware approach. That perspective informs how she talks about identity, purpose, and meaning during sessions. She also brings attention to relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and issues tied to past trauma and abuse.

Many clients come to her with life changes, caregiver stress, or persistent shame and isolation. She helps people work through communication problems, control struggles, and forgiveness so they can move forward. Sessions also address topics like self-love, sexuality, and women's emotional wellness.

Sharhonda emphasizes practical steps clients can use between meetings. She blends motivational interviewing to support change with teaching coping skills that fit everyday life. To start, clients use the site matching process and then schedule sessions based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on you and your priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows your lead so conversations move at a comfortable pace. This approach helps when people need a nonjudgmental place to sort through feelings and values.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new coping habits. CBT can be useful for managing stress, anxiety, and patterns that keep returning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. That collaborative process guides which techniques are tried and how sessions are shaped.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and allow for smoother scheduling around work or caregiving. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options are offered for meeting and planning sessions that suit your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Additional focuses include attachment, caregiver stress, shame, and self-love.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She combines listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience as a licensed counselor. That experience includes supporting people through stress, anxiety, and life changes.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

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

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

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

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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