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LaSharta Pearson

Hopeful, skills-based care for personal growth

LCSW Texas

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

LaSharta Pearson is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience who brings a practical, strengths-based approach to therapy.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered principles to tailor care to each person's goals and circumstances.

Her background includes service in the US Air Force and time as a corrections officer, and she connects that varied experience to a commitment to community-focused mental health work. LaSharta centers her practice on collaboration and affirmation, helping clients identify values, build skills, and make gradual changes that support resilience.

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, mood and personality concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, caregiver stress, workplace difficulties, and other life transitions. Her style blends practical skill-building with empathetic listening, and she encourages self-compassion and purposeful action as foundations for lasting change.

Approach Selection and Flexible Online Care

LaSharta uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and alter unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a method that often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which emphasizes clarifying values and committing to meaningful actions even when uncomfortable thoughts or emotions arise. Both approaches are presented in straightforward, practical ways to support day-to-day coping and longer-term change.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each person to explore needs, preferences, and goals, then adjusts techniques over time so the plan feels reachable and relevant rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy with LaSharta is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to access care from home or other convenient locations, while still focusing on skill practice, values-based goals, and measurable progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, caregiver stress, workplace challenges, and a range of related concerns such as self-esteem and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines practical skill-building with empathy, drawing on CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, and client-centered ideas to create personalized plans that focus on values and measurable change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and brings additional perspective from prior public service roles and community volunteering.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and the registration details include TX LCSW 104302 and NC LCSW C012963; her practice is based in Texas.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas, North Carolina

Languages

English