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Online therapist

Christian Sharpe

Calm, practical support for life and family challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Christian

Christian Sharpe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with ten years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. He also supports those facing family tensions, panic attacks, mood struggles, and concerns around self-love and body image.

Christian takes a straightforward, respectful approach. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps and clear communication rather than jargon. The goal is to help people feel more steady and able to handle day-to-day pressures. In the therapy room he listens for patterns that cause pain and helps clients try new ways of thinking and acting.

That can include practicing tools to manage panic, improving how someone sets boundaries, or working through past hurts related to trauma and abandonment. Christian also helps people explore questions of life purpose, forgiveness, and sexuality in simple, direct conversation. His work is collaborative and paced to fit each person's needs.

He explains options, checks in about what is helpful, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. People who are looking for a practical, compassionate guide through family-related stress and personal challenges may find his style a good match. Christian offers therapy in English and provides sessions using multiple online formats to fit different schedules.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Christian uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional safety. One common approach is skills-based work to manage anxiety and panic attacks, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure strategies to reduce distress in daily life. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, helping people process past hurts at a pace they can handle while learning coping tools to reduce flashbacks and intense reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christian collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and comfort level. He explains options, checks in about what helps, and adapts the plan as progress is made so therapy matches changing needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or family life and to keep momentum between sessions. Licensed professionals can provide consistent support through these formats while helping people practice new skills in their everyday environments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christian tend to address?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on family tensions, panic disorder, mood disorders, and issues like body image and self-love.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is straightforward and collaborative, treating clients as experts on their lives. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clear communication, and building on existing strengths.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Christian has ten years of professional experience and frames therapy around a client’s strengths and goals. He aims to help people take actionable steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He is licensed in Colorado as an LPC. The license details are CO LPC LPC.0014241.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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