Worcester
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Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
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Shelby Sharp

Counselor, MA, LMHC (she, her)

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42 Lake Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604
Available both in-person and online
42 Lake Avenue Worcester, MA 01604
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Starting therapy often begins with feeling unsure where to start or how to put things into words. I believe therapy works best when clients feel understood, seen, and supported, with room to explore how relationships, experiences, identities, and internal worlds shape the present. I work with teens and adults in individual therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy. My approach is eclectic, collaborative, and grounded in meeting you where you are at.
For some clients, this means focusing on symptom relief, stabilization, and practical coping tools. For others, therapy involves deeper exploration of relational patterns, trauma, and identity. Most often, our work includes a thoughtful balance of both.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by symptoms, stuck in recurring relationship patterns, or seeking greater clarity and self understanding, my goal is to offer a space that feels safe, affirming, and supportive. I believe therapy begins with curiosity and reflection, allowing space for awareness and clarity to guide meaningful change.
Shelby Sharp now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

42 Lake Avenue

Worcester, MA 01604 map
Currently accepting Telehealth and In-person clients with weekday availability between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Mood Disorders 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Shelby Sharp
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

42 Lake Avenue

Worcester, MA 01604 map
Currently accepting Telehealth and In-person clients with weekday availability between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Mood Disorders 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • MassHealth
  • MBHP | MassHealth
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • Tufts
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Well Sense
  • Out of Network
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I work with several commercial insurance plans through Serenity Coaching & Counseling and am happy to help clarify benefits if coverage feels confusing. I also offer private-pay options for clients who prefer more flexibility and can provide out-of-network documentation as needed.
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with several commercial insurance plans through Serenity Coaching & Counseling and am happy to help clarify benefits if coverage feels confusing. I also offer private-pay options for clients who prefer more flexibility and can provide out-of-network documentation as needed.
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 10004777 Shelby Sharp

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Framingham State University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2023
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Certified in Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Certified in Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
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I work with teens and adults who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family stress. My focus includes attachment and interpersonal patterns, identity development, life transitions, and co-occurring substance use concerns. I offer LGBTQ affirming, trauma-informed therapy that emphasizes safety, connection, and practical growth.
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with teens and adults who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family stress. My focus includes attachment and interpersonal patterns, identity development, life transitions, and co-occurring substance use concerns. I offer LGBTQ affirming, trauma-informed therapy that emphasizes safety, connection, and practical growth.
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Michael Stornanti
Michael Stornanti
Counselor, LMHC
Shelby has an exceptional ability to make people feel comfortable, heard, and genuinely understood. She brings thoughtfulness, compassion, and strong clinical insight to her work, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking supportive, meaningful therapy.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Schema Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach grounded in relational and attachment-based therapy. Drawing from CBT, DBT, CPT, Motivational Interviewing, narrative, and strength-based practices, I tailor treatment to each client's goals, relationships, and lived experiences.
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach grounded in relational and attachment-based therapy. Drawing from CBT, DBT, CPT, Motivational Interviewing, narrative, and strength-based practices, I tailor treatment to each client's goals, relationships, and lived experiences.
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

42 Lake Avenue

Worcester, MA 01604

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Currently accepting Telehealth and In-person clients with weekday availability between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM.
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
Currently accepting Telehealth and In-person clients with weekday availability between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM.
Photo of Shelby Sharp, Counselor, MA, LMHC
Shelby Sharp
Counselor, MA, LMHC