I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Texas and have been working for over 15 years in clinical and educational settings. I have worked with clients with a variety of situations including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and sincerely believe that healing happens within relationships. My approach combines humanistic client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused, solution-oriented, and rational-emotive therapy. I also have experience with motivational interviewing as well as narrative therapy. I will tailor our time and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes strength and insight to seek solutions and more satisfying relationships in all aspects of your life. I am eager to meet with you and look forward to our time together.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LMFT 202209
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Shari is very warm and welcoming. She is attentive and takes notes when we are talking. She is very empathetic when I share experiences that have not been easy for me. I very highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 22, 2026 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I’ve always been skeptical about therapy, but a friend really reassured me that it would help. The first therapist I was paired with just didn’t click and I was worried I had made a mistake. Shari was a blessing from the moment I met her! I feel so wonderful knowing I have someone in my corner who both encourages and respects me. I look forward to our sessions and always leave feeling like a weight was lifted off of my shoulders.
Written on Apr 19, 2026 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties