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Sharie Gilner

Sharie Gilner, LPC

Therapist in Mississippi · 6+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for stress and anxiety

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  • Focus on practical steps
  • Strength-based approach
  • Mississippi based LPC

About Sharie

Sharie Gilner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. She focuses on stress and anxiety as well as trauma, depression, and building self-esteem. Sharie emphasizes practical support and steady encouragement for people ready to make changes in their lives.

Sharie approaches therapy believing each person knows their own story best. She looks for strengths a person can use to face hard moments. Sessions are aimed at small, manageable steps so progress feels real and sustainable.

Her background includes six years of professional work in counseling settings. That experience has shaped a style that blends listening with concrete tools people can try between sessions. Sharie draws on methods that help with thought patterns, motivation, and healing after difficult experiences.

Clients often bring concerns like coping with life changes, postpartum depression, social anxiety, and issues around body image or sexuality. She also works with people dealing with guilt, shame, communication problems, and the fallout of domestic violence.

Sharie uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can explore goals, practice new skills, and rebuild confidence.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online sessions

Sharie uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person in session, offering empathy and a nonjudgmental space to talk through stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different ways of responding to anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. That means trying tools together and checking in about what feels helpful.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can be useful for fitting sessions into a busy life, cutting travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or sessions that fit a workday break more easily. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to the online setting to focus on stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and building stronger coping skills.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sharie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like body image and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style blends attentive listening with practical tools. She focuses on small steps people can try between sessions to build confidence and reduce worry.

What is her professional background?

Sharie has six years of professional counseling experience working with a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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