Michele Sharon

MS,LC

Licensed Professional Counselor | She/Her

$160 / 55-minute session

Insurances in Network:Private Pay / Whole Foods Insurance / Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO / United Healthcare/Optum / Aetna

Fields of Specialization: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Anxiety / Depression / Academic Struggles / Career and Motivation Challenges / Trauma / Family Counseling / Relationship Issues / Parenting / Life Transitions

Learn More About Michele

I work great with...

Individuals who are ready to learn frameworks to understand themselves, life, and unique purpose and
Anyone seeking evidence-based solutions for managing anxiety and depression
Someone who's ready to process their history, and grow bigger than their problems
People who are motivated for change and growth and want to practice new skills
Those that care about healthy relationships and want to learn ways to build more of them in your life.
Anyone searching for greater resilience to navigate life-transitions and those who want guidance to process important decisions
People who aim to achieve balance: physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually
Individuals who are interested in creative problem solving and consider themselves curious, life-long learners

Style & Approach

Clients describe me as warm, caring, knowledgeable, positive, collaborative, and skillful. I’m known for achieving tangible results and helping you empower yourself for success (however you define it). Together we will work to understand your past, developing better skills to manage conflicts and we'll chart your progress with direction and purpose, as you embrace your most Adult Self.

Some of the approaches I Use...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)++
Gottman Relationship Work
Guided Meditation, Mindfulness, and Polyvagal
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Trauma
Motivational Interviewing for Behavior Change
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Attachment Patterns
Communication Styles
Positive Parenting
Career Coaching & Guidance
Art- and Play-Centered Therapy (Children and Adolescents)
International and Intercultural Communication
Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma

Fun Facts

Relaxing for me is all about gardening! I love to watch things grow.

My favorite outdoor activity is hiking in the mountains.

I love learning different languages, cultural expressions, and recipes.

My favorite Austin activity is live music!

My best Saturday afternoon includes home cooking, family, friends, and movies.

Education

MS Counseling Psychology, Angelo State University, 2012

BA Education, Simmons College, 1986

SNNEB (Nursery Nursing), Stevenson College, 1984

Professional

Early Childhood Teacher: Montessori/Waldorf
Director of Educational Programs, and, Youth Make A Difference
Bilingual French
Certifications: CBT, Anxiety, CRM, Gottman Level II, Ackerman Institute trainings
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion focused
LGBTQQIAT++ Ally
International experience
Editor-at-Large
Workshop Facilitator (Conflict Resolution/Art Intervention/Creative Problem Solving)
Licensed Professional Counselor (#69779)

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