About Living on Purpose Therapy
About me
my Philosophy
my Philosophy
I am Sharon Williams, a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate, as well as a wife and a mother of four grown sons: one Army veteran and one Airman. My background encompasses social work, teaching, advocacy, and parenting, which enrich my counseling services. With a holistic approach to counseling, I bring practical wisdom, cl
I am Sharon Williams, a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate, as well as a wife and a mother of four grown sons: one Army veteran and one Airman. My background encompasses social work, teaching, advocacy, and parenting, which enrich my counseling services. With a holistic approach to counseling, I bring practical wisdom, clinical training, and unique insight to help you find meaningful connection and direction. Together, we will engage in hard conversations about reality and possibility, all within a safe environment.
my Philosophy
my Philosophy
my Philosophy
The name, Living on Purpose Therapy, stems from the belief that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life, especially when you bravely and intentionally step toward your future. A therapist is a guide or companion as you intentionally pursue healing and wholeness. Connection is the goal and the medium through whi
The name, Living on Purpose Therapy, stems from the belief that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life, especially when you bravely and intentionally step toward your future. A therapist is a guide or companion as you intentionally pursue healing and wholeness. Connection is the goal and the medium through which healing can flow. Whether it's individual or relationship counseling, I understand the whole person as a part of a system where attachment styles and communication patterns are both the source of pain and the path to healing.
my Approach
my Philosophy
my Approach
Taking a holistic approach to counseling, we will focus on the mind, body, and spirit. I provide a variety of counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Each service is tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. As a mental health counselor, I am trained in a range of evidence-based techniques and therapies, viewe
Taking a holistic approach to counseling, we will focus on the mind, body, and spirit. I provide a variety of counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Each service is tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. As a mental health counselor, I am trained in a range of evidence-based techniques and therapies, viewed through a trauma lens. These include, but are not limited to, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Person Centered, Choice Theory, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Systems theory, Gottman Method. I am a certified SYMBIS facilitator and offer the assessment to couples to better understand where they align in values and goals.
Mindful Thoughts
Power of Perspective
(subject: military family, parenting)
When my active military member son was ‘sent on a trip’, it wasn’t the first time I felt that lack of ability to protect my child because we learn this as they begin to walk, go to school, get their driver’s license, leave for college/military. Parenting is a process of growth that happens as you go and that growth cannot be simulated.
As my son went to an unknown location, with limited to zero communication, I had to dig deep to bear what felt like an unfathomable lack of ability to help my kid. I had to guard my mind from vain imaginations. I needed a new perspective.
Fortunately, I remembered a time when this same son was playing football in a Pee Wee league. It was his (and ours) first season playing tackle. Standing on the sidelines of a game beside a seasoned mom, we watched and I learned.
My son went down in a play, and I immediately lunged forward with instinct. The mom beside me noticed, grabbed my arm and said “wait.” What she said next has been life changing and current for this new season of being an active military family member.
“When he is on that field, he is not your baby. He is doing his job.”
At the time, I leaned hard on that support from this seasoned parent of a football player. Now, I continue to lean on her words as I become a seasoned parent of a military member. The perspective shift was protective of my heart and mind and gave me the ability to support my son in the way he needed, through my steady confidence and faith.
When he is on that field, he is not my baby, he is doing his job. When he gets home, he can be my baby, and I will make him all of his favorite food. Until then, he is working and I support, respect, and honor him and his role in that work.
Parenting is a process of growth. It does not stop when they turn 18 but it has to shift to higher levels of trust. From day one, parenting changes you and is an opportunity to become a greater version of yourself. I have since had another son join the military, giving me more opportunity to implement these perspective shifts and grow as a parent.
To all who serve, thank you.
Fees for counseling services are as follows: Individual Counseling - $150, Couples Counseling - $200, and Family Counseling - $250. I utilize a holistic approach to counseling to support your mental health needs. Payment options include Cash, Card, and Venmo. I also accept insurance plans such as Aetna and BCBS.
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