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Sharon Torian

Sharon Torian

LCMHC

Therapist · North Carolina · 3+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for change

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  • Anger and trauma
  • Confidence building
  • Career and life shifts

About Sharon

Sharon Torian is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She brings three years of professional experience and focuses on helping people navigate relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and anger. Sharon emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work.

She helps clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence through conversations tailored to each person. Sharon adapts treatment plans to fit individual needs rather than using one fixed method. She frames therapy as a step-by-step process and supports people through change.

In sessions she listens for patterns that fuel stress, impulsivity, or jealousy, and then helps people practice different ways of responding. Sharon also addresses concerns like caregiver stress, blended family issues, and money or career worries when they affect daily life. Her approach is practical and focused on what a person wants to change.

She works with issues connected to guilt, shame, forgiveness, and multicultural concerns, making space to talk about identity and context. Sharon also supports people facing social anxiety and the transition into young adulthood or midlife shifts. Expect straightforward conversations and collaborative goal-setting.

For someone taking a first step toward a calmer life, she offers steady support and clear next steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Sharon describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach helps people recognize patterns that lead to anger or anxiety and then practice new ways to respond. This method is useful for managing impulsivity, stress, and difficult reactions in relationships.

Another helpful technique she uses breaks larger problems into smaller, manageable steps. Clients work on concrete skills like building confidence, handling triggers, or improving communication at a pace that fits their goals. This approach can assist with career stress, social anxiety, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will listen to a person's goals and preferences and then suggest methods that seem like the best fit. She adjusts plans as progress is made so the work stays relevant and practical.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family responsibilities, reduce commute time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises to an online visit so progress continues even when meetings happen remotely.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LCMHC
Languages
English
License (North Carolina)
LCMHC · No. 11950
NPI
1770155715

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sharon commonly address?

She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, career matters, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, blended family issues, impulsivity, and financial worries.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and person-centered, adapting conversations and plans to each person. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and practicing different responses to real-life problems.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician. That experience informs how she supports people with anger, trauma, and motivation.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided.

Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients according to the profile information.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling process.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. That process connects you and helps arrange an initial appointment.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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