Sharon Roberts-Carter, LCMHC, LPC
Client-centered therapist for life transitions
- Client-centered care
- Trauma and addiction
- Relationship and family
About Sharon Roberts-Carter
Sharon Roberts-Carter is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who practices in North Carolina and Virginia and brings 25 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. She provides individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and some group work, serving military members, children, adolescents, and adults.
Her clinical work covers a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and loss, attention-deficit challenges, relationship and family issues, parenting guidance, workplace stressors, and coping with life changes. She also addresses specialties such as caregiver and first responder issues, coaching, compassion fatigue, and eating and intimacy-related concerns.
Sharon practices in a client-centered, eclectic, and strength-based manner, aiming to create a supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment where people can explore emotional needs, behavioral patterns, and barriers to self-actualization. Her approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with education, empathetic understanding, psychological insight, and reality-oriented practical problem solving to help clients build the internal skills needed for everyday life.
She believes many people have a sense of what they want from life but may benefit from guidance and support to reach their goals. Sharon works collaboratively with clients who are ready for change and welcomes the opportunity to help them move toward meaningful, manageable steps forward.
Her clinical work covers a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and loss, attention-deficit challenges, relationship and family issues, parenting guidance, workplace stressors, and coping with life changes. She also addresses specialties such as caregiver and first responder issues, coaching, compassion fatigue, and eating and intimacy-related concerns.
Sharon practices in a client-centered, eclectic, and strength-based manner, aiming to create a supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment where people can explore emotional needs, behavioral patterns, and barriers to self-actualization. Her approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with education, empathetic understanding, psychological insight, and reality-oriented practical problem solving to help clients build the internal skills needed for everyday life.
She believes many people have a sense of what they want from life but may benefit from guidance and support to reach their goals. Sharon works collaboratively with clients who are ready for change and welcomes the opportunity to help them move toward meaningful, manageable steps forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sharon Roberts-Carter have?
Sharon Roberts-Carter has 25 years of experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Is Sharon Roberts-Carter a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC. License details are NC LCMHC 6985 and VA LPC 0701010253.
In which languages does Sharon Roberts-Carter provide therapy?
Sharon Roberts-Carter provides therapy in English.
Where is Sharon Roberts-Carter located?
She is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Sharon Roberts-Carter as my therapist?
You can work with Sharon Roberts-Carter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sharon Roberts-Carter work with international clients?
Sharon Roberts-Carter does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sharon Roberts-Carter 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 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 Care
Sharon integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-informed work into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and the client’s own perspective, helping people explore values, increase self-awareness, and navigate life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger while supporting behavior change. Mindfulness therapy builds present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills, which can assist with stress, emotional reactivity, and attention-related challenges.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process includes adjusting techniques over time as progress is made.
Online therapy with Sharon is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals and therapists without extensive travel, supporting greater consistency in care.
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