Practitioner record · Checked 6 Nov 2026
Sharon Franklin has been in practice 10 years and is licensed in Texas. Sharon lists stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and trauma and abuse among 31 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Sharon's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Sharon works with
Sharon lists 5 specialisms and 26 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Sharon chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Sharon's own words
Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.
I have been a school counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience working in clinical practice. Throughout my career, I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges, career concerns, and suicidal ideation. I have also supported many individuals who have experienced trauma, emotional abuse, and other difficult life experiences.
I am authentic, warm, engaging, open, and compassionate. I use a creative, eclectic approach to counseling that is tailored to each client's unique needs and circumstances. I believe in being present, attentive, and an active listener while treating every individual with dignity, compassion, and respect.
My therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), along with a realistic, solution-focused approach that addresses the here and now. I strive to provide clear communication and develop individualized treatment plans designed to address your specific needs, goals, and areas for growth.
I applaud your courage in seeking a more fulfilling and meaningful life and recognize the effort it takes to move forward toward positive change. I am here to support and guide you as you develop greater self-awareness, build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and work toward empowerment and personal growth.
I look forward to being there for you and supporting you throughout your journey toward healing and positive change.
Sharon Franklin, on the BetterHelp listing · read 6 Nov 2026
03 · What happens next
Sharon 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 Sharon's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
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 Sharon at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Sharon 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 Sharon.
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.
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.
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.
04 · Before you commit
Built from what Sharon actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Sharon's - Sharon 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.
“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.
05 · Practical details
06 · Provenance
Sharon'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 6 Nov 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.
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