01 · Who Shara works with

Shara works with stress, Anxiety, family conflicts and trauma and abuse

Shara lists 18 specialisms and 26 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Shara chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Shara's own words

What Shara says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in Tennessee, I bring 25 years of compassionate counseling experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate emotional wellness, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and personal growth.

I offer a faith-centered, supportive approach that honors each person's unique journey. My work focuses on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-understanding, improve communication, and heal from past experiences. I'm particularly committed to supporting women, young adults, and families working through transitions, relationship challenges, and personal transformation.

My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices with a holistic understanding of emotional and spiritual well-being utilizing attachment theory. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and rediscover their inner strength. Whether you're struggling with stress, relationship issues, or seeking deeper personal insight, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.

Shara Trumbull, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Shara works

The 2 approaches Shara lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Shara lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Shara's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Shara runs a session.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Reads present-day relationship difficulty through the lens of how safety and closeness were learned early on. The therapeutic relationship itself is treated as part of the work, because it is where the pattern tends to show up first.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Shara practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Shara's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Shara at this point.

2. Naming Shara specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Shara is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Shara.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Shara

Built from what Shara actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Shara's - Shara has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “With 25 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

  Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

Tennessee

Licence

TN LCSW 4301

Licence number

4301

Licence expires

31 May 2027

NPI

1679571889

Years in practice

25

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Shara's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Shara. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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