- Focus on coping skills
- Values-based steps
- Short term strategies
About Deborah
Deborah Sharp is a licensed professional counselor in Oklahoma who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression. She speaks plainly and works to create a respectful, sensitive space for people to start talking about what feels overwhelming now.
She focuses on practical steps and real conversations. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals rather than following a fixed script. Deborah aims to help people build confidence, steady their mood, and find clearer ways to cope with loss or painful memories.
Her approach mixes several well-known methods. She uses ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness tools and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy are offered to help manage strong emotions in the moment.
Deborah brings five years of professional experience to her work and keeps the conversation practical. She emphasizes small, doable changes over long lists of goals. The focus is on what will make life feel a bit easier day to day.
People who are concerned about disaster-related stress or other sudden losses can expect a calm, steady approach that prioritizes coping skills and emotional grounding. Deborah will work with each person to plan clear next steps that fit their situation.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Deborah commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people name what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions to reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. The emphasis is on practical tools you can use between sessions to handle stress, disasters, grief, and everyday challenges.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Deborah commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment or communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, tailoring conversation and plans to each person. She uses clear steps and teaches coping skills during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.