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Nupur Sharma

Practical support for anxiety and life transitions

About Nupur

Nupur Sharma offers compassionate, practical support for people navigating stress, anxiety, changes in motivation, self-esteem challenges, career uncertainty, and depression.

Background and approach

With 16 years of clinical experience and an Illinois LCPC credential, she focuses on helping clients articulate goals, build coping skills, and regain a sense of agency when life feels overwhelming. Her style emphasizes openness and mutual respect, creating a space where thoughts and emotions can be explored without judgment.

Drawing on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance-oriented work, she helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and practice new ways of responding to difficult feelings.

Nupur also attends to related concerns like panic symptoms, mood disorders, relationship and attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, and the stresses tied to immigration and financial pressures. Clients who choose Nupur can expect a collaborative process that balances practical skills with thoughtful reflection.

She encourages small, achievable steps toward meaningful change and supports people through transitions, grief, and periods of uncertainty, honoring each person’s pace and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Nupur often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online work. ACT helps clients clarify what matters to them and practice accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward valued goals. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve everyday functioning.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and practical for each person.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and flexibility. These formats allow sessions to fit varied schedules and life demands while maintaining continuity of care. Licensed professionals can guide skill building, provide feedback between sessions, and support progress through regular remote appointments that meet clients where they are.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nupur commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and chronic pain.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Nupur uses a blend of evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-based, and client-centered techniques to create an open, nonjudgmental environment focused on practical skills and personal values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and adjustment concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois; licensure details are IL LCPC 180.010202.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.