Sharmian McCoy, LPC - Therapist in Tennessee

About Sharmian

Sharmian McCoy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee who focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and parenting challenges. She speaks plainly and helps clients take small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier days. Her approach centers on building a calm space where clients can talk about what matters most without feeling judged.

With 25 years of experience, McCoy uses straightforward methods to help people cope with grief, depression, anger, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and struggles that come with blended families. Her work includes support around intimacy-related concerns, communication problems, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot thought patterns and try different behaviors.

Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides tools to manage and reduce trauma reactions when those come up. Sessions aim to combine practical skills with respectful listening.

McCoy often helps clients set simple, achievable steps to practice between meetings. The pace and focus are shaped by each person’s needs and goals. Sessions are offered in English and take place online or by phone.

McCoy works with issues related to family and parenting among many other concerns, and she brings years of experience to that work.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Sharmian McCoy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different reactions to reduce stress and improve mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers paced strategies to manage trauma-related symptoms and to regain a sense of control after difficult events.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. McCoy works with each person to identify what feels most useful based on their goals and comfort level. Together they try methods and adjust the plan so the work fits the client's life and needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling parenting, work, or other demands. Sessions can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing meetings from home or another convenient spot. This range of formats makes it easier to keep continuity and practice skills between sessions while working around a busy schedule.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, depression, and related issues listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses clear, practical methods and a listening approach. Sessions focus on setting small steps and learning skills that can be tried between meetings.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including family and parenting issues.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Tennessee with license number TN LPC 2814.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Tennessee
Languages: English

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