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Sharhonda Givens

Compassionate CBT-informed counseling for life transitions

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sharhonda

Sharhonda Givens is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma who centers her work on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based techniques. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and life transitions by combining practical strategies with compassionate listening.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes building coping skills, improving communication, and reducing patterns that maintain distress. Drawing on personal experience and cultural perspective, she cultivates a respectful environment where clients can examine attachment dynamics, work through feelings of abandonment or shame, and explore issues related to self-love, sexuality, and life purpose.

Her approach includes motivational interviewing to support change and to strengthen clients' motivation for growth. With three years of clinical experience, she offers guidance aimed at increasing resilience and fostering healthier connections.

Sharhonda frames therapy as a collaborative process in which clients and therapist identify goals, practice new skills, and track progress. She works with a range of concerns including caregiver stress, midlife transitions, impulsivity, and forgiveness, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs while honoring their values and experiences.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth

Sharhonda blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to offer online support that balances skill-building with empathic listening. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, stress, and managing reactions to difficult situations. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, collaborative relationship that helps people explore their feelings and values while feeling heard and respected.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine whether more structured CBT techniques, a supportive client-centered stance, or a mix of methods best matches their goals, preferences, and life context. Together they set goals, try out strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options allow clients to access consistent care from home or other convenient settings while maintaining regular contact and progress tracking with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as attachment issues, abandonment, and isolation.
What therapy styles inform sessions?
The practice integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to offer both skill-based tools and supportive, person-focused care.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has three years of professional experience providing mental health care and developing treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
What are the credentials and where is the therapist located?
The clinician holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Oklahoma with license number OK LPC 10308.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
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, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English