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Sharon Pleasant

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

We all feel alone sometimes, but it's especially painful when you're surrounded by people who don't realize how much you're struggling. Maybe motherhood hasn't felt the way you imagined, anxiety or panic attacks are making everyday life exhausting, or you're constantly putting your family's needs ahead of your own while quietly feeling disconnected. Perhaps you're carrying painful memories, turning to alcohol to cope, or feeling torn between who you are and what your family or culture expects. I want you to have a space where you can finally put yourself first and feel genuinely understood without judgment.

My approach to therapy

I believe our struggles often have deeper roots, and understanding where they come from helps us stop repeating patterns that leave us stuck. We'll explore why certain situations trigger anger or panic, how past experiences affect your relationships, or why you find yourself shutting down or people pleasing. For couples and families, we'll work on breaking cycles of arguments and rebuilding trust. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply while building healthier relationships and feeling more in control of your life.

What you can expect from me

You don't have to walk in knowing exactly what's wrong or feeling ready to share everything right away. We can start with what's been weighing on you, whether that's feeling anxious after having a baby, arguing with your partner, or losing yourself trying to meet everyone else's expectations. I'll take time to understand how your family, culture, and past experiences affect how you feel today. Together, we'll build a path toward feeling more confident and at peace with yourself.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Ashland University
  • License type
    LPC-S (Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor) (Louisiana)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Multi-Systemic (MST), Psychotic Disorders, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Psychoanalytic, Behavior Modification, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1500 North 19th Street 13
    Monroe, LA 71201