Sharie Knudson
Sharie Knudson
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor based out of Texas. I started as a soldier in the military, retiring after 23 years and taught for 5 years. I am a mother of 3 adult men I cherish! I graduated from Lamar University and have been practicing therapy for 5 years. I currently work with veterans, helping them work through their current struggles and help them to reach their goals. We work together to get them to a point where they will be better informed and have resources in hand that will help them continue without therapy.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will start with formalities of introductions and confidentiality information. I will explain my process, answer any questions you might have, and proceed to ask questions. We will discover your concerns, short- and long-term goals, and I will then ask several questions in regard to you as a whole. Some people may be surprised underlying contributing factors to what they are experiencing. We will work together to discover what fits you best as a treatment plan, this part sometimes leading into our next session, as well as identify any other recommendations.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have excellent written and verbal communication skills. I listen and inform the client what we will be doing and the intent behind the exercise. I ensure you have no question why the work you are doing is relevant to your goal. My multicultural competency and ability to see different perspectives allows me to help my clients to not feel judged. I am passionate about being a therapist and enjoy helping others finding what they are capable of and living their lives.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with adults of all ages. I work best with that person who is ready to dig in and work towards their goals. I will not lie and say it will be easy, it will be anything but easy. I want my client to know that I will be there for them, teaching/encouraging/supporting them and they will be putting in the work.
About Sharie Knudson
Sharie Knudson offers therapy covered by Parkland Community Health Plan - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapy proven through extensive research. CBT is used to help others become more aware of inaccurate or negative thinking. I use CBT to help identify troubling situations or conditions in your life. We will work together to help you become aware of your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs about these problems. I will use CBT proven resources to help you learn and continue on your own, once you have reached your goal in therapy.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic practice that uses guided hypnosis to help a client reach a trance-like state of focus, concentration, diminished peripheral awareness, and heightened suggestibility. This state is similar to being completely absorbed in a book, movie, music, or even one's own thoughts or meditations. In it, a person is unusually responsive to an idea or image, but they are not under anyone’s “control.” Instead, a trained clinical hypnotherapist can help clients in this state relax and turn their attention inward to discover and utilize resources within themselves that can help them achieve desired behavioral changes or better manage pain or other physical concerns. Eventually, a client learns how to address their states of awareness on their own and in doing so, gain greater control of their physical and psychological responses.