Therapist profile
Sharon Gibson-Mainka, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Codependency and Trauma
Continue with SharonWhere Sharon stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 96427
- NPI
- 1437060795
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and impulses
- Family and relationships
About Sharon
Sharon Gibson-Mainka is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Sharon addresses attachment issues and codependency among other relationship struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
Sharon uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in sessions. She helps people learn skills to manage anxious thoughts, reduce compulsive or addictive behaviors, and handle conflict with family or partners. Conversations can include practical coping tools such as grounding and mindfulness exercises as well as thought-challenging techniques to ease overwhelming feelings.
Her approach is trauma-informed and collaborative. She works with individuals to identify patterns that keep them stuck, like people-pleasing or over-responsibility in relationships, and practices new ways of responding. Therapy can include skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy when they fit the person’s goals.
Sharon also supports people dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, grief, and major life changes. She aims to help clients spot strengths, set boundaries where needed, and build clearer communication. Practical strategies and small behavior changes are emphasized so progress can show up between sessions.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Sharon draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on noticing and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and compulsive patterns. CBT can be useful for managing obsessive thoughts, compulsions, and everyday worries.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. DBT skills help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships include intense reactions or recurring conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Sharon works with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different skills and checking in regularly to see what helps most.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For people balancing work, caregiving, or unpredictable schedules, remote sessions can ease logistics while still focusing on learning skills and practicing changes between meetings.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with people-pleasing and over-responsibility?
Yes. Sharon works with patterns like people-pleasing and codependency to identify unhelpful habits and practice different responses.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical skills such as grounding, mindfulness, and thought work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sharon has three years of professional experience as an LPC working with anxiety, trauma, addictions, and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Sharon?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.