Shari Coburn, LPC

Shari Coburn is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She is licensed to practice in Arizona and Texas and holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which indicates advanced training and clinical experience in counseling.

Shari emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. She recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and honors the step each person takes toward seeking support. Her approach centers on fostering trust and collaboration so clients can work through concerns at a pace that feels right for them.

With a steady, compassionate presence, Shari supports clients from the first contact onward, helping them set goals and engage in meaningful work toward well-being. She encourages anyone considering counseling to acknowledge the progress inherent in reaching out for help and to view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership aimed at tangible personal growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Shari uses evidence-based techniques that help people change unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior. These approaches involve identifying thought patterns that contribute to stress or low mood and practicing new skills to respond more effectively, which can be helpful for mood disorders and anxiety.

She also incorporates attachment-focused work that explores how early relationship patterns influence current connection and trust with others. This style of work can be especially relevant for concerns about abandonment, relationship difficulties, and social anxiety.

Additionally, Shari teaches practical emotion-regulation and coping strategies to manage panic, intense emotions, and caregiver stress, offering concrete tools clients can use between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Shari collaborates with each person to determine which methods align best with their goals, needs, and preferences.

Online therapy with Shari is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances.