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Sharon Esters, LPC

Affirming, culturally aware therapy in Texas
  • LGBTQ+ affirming care
  • Culturally sensitive approach
  • Support for relationships

About Sharon Esters

Sharon Esters is a licensed therapist practicing in Texas who centers her work on compassion, cultural awareness, and affirmation of diverse identities. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) she offers a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes clients' strengths and lived experiences. She has focused experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns, and she is committed to serving LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those navigating relationship transitions.

Her practice weaves an understanding of intersectionality into every therapeutic relationship, attending to how identity, culture, and life context shape emotional health. Sharon helps clients explore self-love, communication patterns, and life purpose while addressing workplace pressures, family dynamics, and questions around sexuality and multicultural experience. She approaches change as a process, partnering with clients who are facing isolation, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper personal transformation.

Sharon aims to create an affirming environment where clients can examine difficult emotions, develop clearer communication, and build practical coping skills. Her style balances empathy with evidence-informed techniques designed to support meaningful, lasting growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sharon Esters have?

Sharon Esters has 6 years of experience.

Is Sharon Esters a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds the Texas license TX LPC 77395.

In which languages does Sharon Esters provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Sharon Esters located?

She is located in Texas.

How can I work with Sharon Esters as my therapist?

You can work with Sharon Esters through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sharon Esters work with international clients?

Sharon Esters does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sharon Esters cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support



Sharon integrates client-centered therapy into her online work, creating a respectful space where the person's goals and values guide the process. This approach prioritizes listening and collaboration, making it useful for building self-awareness, strengthening self-worth, and navigating identity or life transitions.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers concrete tools for changing behaviors and improving daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon works collaboratively to determine which methods best match each person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on how clients respond and what they hope to achieve.

Online therapy with Sharon is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they support ongoing progress from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.

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