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Sharhonda Givens

Sharhonda Givens

LPC

Oklahoma

Compassionate motivational therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Oklahoma / 10308
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Oklahoma

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    • Motivational approach
    • Focus on women
    • Practical coping skills

    About Sharhonda

    Sharhonda Givens, LPC, focuses on motivational, person-focused therapy to help people move toward change. She offers a calm, respectful space for those dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and big life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward so people can talk about what matters most to them.

    She draws on Motivational Interviewing and client-centered methods to help clients find their own reasons to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools and mindfulness practices are also used when helpful to manage thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Sessions tend to emphasize small, workable steps and practical coping skills.

    Givens brings her personal perspective as a Black woman of faith into the work, making cultural and spiritual concerns part of the conversation when clients wish to include them. She has a particular interest in women's emotional wellness, attachment challenges, and issues around self-worth and life purpose. Clients may address themes like abandonment, forgiveness, guilt, or loneliness.

    Her approach balances emotional reflection with concrete strategies for daily life. Expect collaborative goal-setting and straightforward feedback. Over time, clients often work toward clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and more consistent self-care.

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with three years of experience. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Sharhonda uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, focusing on listening and gentle guidance to build motivation. Client-centered therapy places the client's perspective at the center, so the therapist follows the client’s lead and reflects what is important to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical ways to notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of feeling better.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit the situation, goals, and preferences. The plan may shift over time as needs change, and clients are invited to share what’s working for them.

    Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or providing flexibility around work and caregiving schedules. These practical benefits help people maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while working on stress, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Oklahoma

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns can Sharhonda help with?

    She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and major life transitions, plus related concerns such as attachment issues, forgiveness, guilt, and midlife shifts.

    How would she approach therapy with me?

    Her style uses Motivational Interviewing and client-centered techniques to explore goals, with CBT and mindfulness tools added when useful for managing thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

    What is her background and experience?

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of clinical experience working in Oklahoma and supporting people through personal growth and healing.

    Where is she licensed and practicing?

    She holds an LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma.

    In which languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Does she work with clients outside the United States?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps do I take to start therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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