Sharon Gibson-Mainka is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, family difficulties, and low self-esteem.
01About Sharon
Sharon Gibson-Mainka is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, family difficulties, and low self-esteem. She explains things plainly and focuses on practical skills that can be used between sessions. Sharon aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard and begin to make change.
She uses a trauma-informed style that emphasizes collaboration. Sharon listens for each person’s strengths and builds on what already works.
Background and approach
She teaches coping tools like grounding and mindfulness, and helps clients practice new ways of relating and communicating. Her background includes study at the master’s level in Counseling and in Development and Curriculum and Instruction. Sharon brings three years of counseling experience and identifies as an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor.
In sessions she often draws on evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral approaches and skills-based therapies. She also uses grounding exercises and mindfulness to manage intense feelings and reduce distress. The work tends to be straightforward - name the problem, try a tool, notice what changes, and adjust the plan.
Starting with Sharon begins with a conversation about goals and next steps. She supports people through relationship challenges, issues tied to family of origin, recovery from abuse or domestic violence, compulsive behaviors, workplace stress, and struggles with guilt and self-worth. The focus is on practical, doable steps that fit into daily life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 96427 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1437060795 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Sharon commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and focused, which makes it easy to practice between sessions and measure progress.She also draws on skills-based approaches that teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These tools - such as grounding and mindfulness exercises - help manage intense feelings and reduce reactivity in everyday situations.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Sharon will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to decide which methods fit a person's needs and daily life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into work and family routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or options that do not require being on camera if that is preferable. Talk with Sharon to match practical session arrangements with your goals and preferences.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Sharon help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, family difficulties, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills, grounding, and building on each client's strengths.
What is Sharon's professional background?
She holds master's degrees in Counseling and in Development and Curriculum and Instruction, and has three years of counseling experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sharon is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking so you know how sessions are held.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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