Founder & Lead Therapist
Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CCS
Sharon Normand empowers individuals to change perceptions that contribute to unhealthy patterns and supports them in facilitating meaningful, positive change. She approaches therapy from a wellness-based model—viewing clients as capable individuals seeking support to manage challenges—rather than a medical model that frames clients as broken or in need of fixing. Guided by Alfred Adler’s insight, “The hardest thing for human beings to do is to know themselves and to change themselves,” Sharon is passionate about helping clients gain self-awareness that leads to lasting shifts in perspective and improved quality of life. She offers evening availability to accommodate clients’ schedules.
Sharon specializes in working with individuals and families affected by substance use and behavioral addictions, trauma-related symptoms, and periods of crisis. She enjoys working with adult clients from a wide range of populations, including those involved with the criminal justice system, employee assistance programs, and licensing boards.
A person in recovery since 2001, Sharon brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work. Having experienced the benefits of ethical, compassionate counseling firsthand, she is deeply committed to offering the same to others. Her clients come from diverse backgrounds, including varied races, religions, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses. Sharon strives to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, and compassionate environment for individuals seeking meaningful change in their lives.
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New Orleans, LA
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Experience
Education :
Master of Education in Counseling
University of New Orleans (UNO)
Graduated: 2010
Experience :
Sharon has worked in various therapeutic settings, including private practice, community mental health centers, and non-profit organizations. She has helped clients from diverse backgrounds overcome challenges related to trauma, grief, anxiety, self-worth, relationship issues, and substance use. Sharon uses a holistic, client-centered approach that integrates mindfulness, somatic work, and evidence-based practices to support long-term emotional well-being.
Year of experience :
Sharon has over a decade of professional experience in counseling, following her graduation from the University of New Orleans in 2010 with a master’s degree in Counseling. Her work is informed by extensive experience supporting individuals and families, with additional training in trauma-informed care and substance use recovery
Specialties
Addiction
Trauma and PTSD
Codependency
