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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma focused methods
- Relationship concerns
About Sharmian
Sharmian McCoy, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), is licensed in Tennessee and has 25 years of experience. She works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and related issues. Her described approach is to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment and to support people as they take the first steps toward change.
She uses several practical methods to help clients manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior patterns. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe personal stories and separate themselves from painful experiences. Trauma-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems provide ways to address past harm and the inner parts that influence reactions.
Sessions emphasize clear communication and actionable steps. She focuses on coping skills for anxiety, strategies for grief and loss, and ways to repair or clarify relationship patterns. Work can include straightforward skill-building, talking through difficult events, and mapping changes clients want to make.
Her background spans many common life concerns such as parenting stress, caregiver strain, midlife transitions, and work-related pressure. She also lists specific focuses including postpartum depression, veteran and armed forces issues, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse.
Sessions are conducted in English. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled after selecting the See online therapy options button.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Sharmian McCoy uses methods that focus on thinking patterns, personal story, and healing from trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try different responses for anxiety and depression. Narrative Therapy helps people retell events and separate themselves from painful stories to reduce shame and increase agency. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing past harm and reducing its impact on daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule. It can allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to schedule around work, childcare, or other commitments. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and interventions so they work over distance and focus on practical skills and conversations that move goals forward.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self esteem, grief, parenting, anger, career issues, bipolar and depression, and related life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She focuses on clear communication and practical skills as part of sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of stress and trauma related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.