- Compassionate listener
- Action-oriented plans
- Values-focused work
About Shara
Shara Biggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee. She approaches counseling with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She focuses on practical support for people facing addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem struggles.
Shara adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs. She emphasizes clear, doable steps rather than jargon. Sessions are aimed at helping people build motivation, manage stress, and find more balance in daily life.
Her approach draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take actions that match their values. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how she builds trust and listens for what matters most to each person.
Shara also works with concerns such as caregiving stress, chronic pain or illness, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges related to eating and sleeping. She helps people cope with life changes, divorce, and feelings of abandonment without using technical language or overwhelming steps.
People can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies, and a focus on small, achievable goals. The therapist aims to support clients through recovery, coping, and personal change at a pace that feels manageable.
Shara adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs. She emphasizes clear, doable steps rather than jargon. Sessions are aimed at helping people build motivation, manage stress, and find more balance in daily life.
Her approach draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take actions that match their values. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how she builds trust and listens for what matters most to each person.
Shara also works with concerns such as caregiving stress, chronic pain or illness, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges related to eating and sleeping. She helps people cope with life changes, divorce, and feelings of abandonment without using technical language or overwhelming steps.
People can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies, and a focus on small, achievable goals. The therapist aims to support clients through recovery, coping, and personal change at a pace that feels manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with health changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments and behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how past relationships shape current expectations and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy, trust, and grief.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting the plan over time so the work stays relevant and useful.
The practical benefits of online therapy include greater flexibility for fitting sessions into busy days and easier access when travel would be difficult. If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how sessions will take place. Online options can make regular check-ins, brief coaching conversations, or scheduled therapy visits easier to maintain alongside everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and a wide range of related issues such as grief, caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on clear steps and listening. Conversations are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a counselor in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC in Tennessee, and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.