Nupur Sharma, LCPC

Nupur Sharma is a licensed clinician in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and depression. She approaches sessions with a calm, straightforward style that focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Nupur aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about therapy.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters to them. Conversations focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building skills to respond differently to hard moments. Sessions may include short exercises, problem-solving, and setting small, realistic goals between meetings.

Over 16 years of practice, Nupur has worked with many common concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like attachment patterns, body image, chronic illness and pain, and feelings of isolation. Her work includes attention to practical life matters too, like money stress and career transitions.

Nupur uses a range of approaches to match each person’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She listens for what a person most needs and adjusts her focus so progress feels achievable. Clients can expect a clear, steady plan that balances short-term relief with longer-term changes.

The therapist offers sessions in English and practices in Illinois. She encourages anyone who is ready to take a first step to begin with a brief matching questionnaire and a scheduled session.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes in behavior to reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT is useful for problems like panic attacks, worry, and low self-esteem. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values; this can help when life changes feel overwhelming or when someone wants to clarify their priorities. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current ways of connecting, which can help with communication problems and feelings of loneliness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which methods to use and when to shift focus.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and demonstration of skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide quick ways to share updates and practice ideas between meetings. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into a busy life.