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Brian Sharp

Practical, person-focused therapy for everyday challenges

LPCC, LPC Texas

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Brian

Brian Sharp is a licensed counselor with five years of clinical experience working from Texas. He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and self-esteem while also addressing relationship and career challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes practical, evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside complementary approaches to help clients manage difficult emotions and life transitions. His work centers on a collaborative, person-focused stance that aims to create an affirming environment where clients can explore patterns, clarify goals, and build coping skills.

Brian integrates tools drawn from acceptance-based and mindfulness-informed therapies as well as client-centered techniques to support improvements in communication, impulse management, and overall resilience. He offers a mix of coaching-oriented skills and clinical strategies to help people facing commitment dilemmas, family stress, guilt and shame, or challenges tied to addiction and recovery.

Clients can expect a practical orientation that balances short-term skill building with attention to deeper personal themes such as attachment, abandonment, and feelings of emptiness. Brian works in English and provides online session options to increase accessibility for those living in Texas who are seeking structure, insight, and steady support during life changes.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance and mindfulness with values-based action to help clients reduce avoidance and move toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and active listening, creating a supportive environment where people can explore their feelings and build self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting techniques over time so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Brian includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for busy schedules and make consistent care easier to maintain. These options support ongoing skill practice between sessions and allow clients in Texas to access licensed professionals in a format that suits their routines and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brian address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and career issues, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like abandonment, commitment problems, and family difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His style is collaborative and person-centered, drawing on evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build coping skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, using both practical skill building and deeper therapeutic work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices from Texas and holds LPCC and LPC credentials, listed as CA LPCC 21044 and TX LPC 84754.
Can non-English speakers work with him?
He conducts sessions in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas, Missouri, California, New Jersey

Languages

English