Sharon N. Arthur, LPC
Sharon Arthur is a nationally experienced Therapist and Certified Hypnotherapist reimagining the journey to mental health and wellness, with over 17 years of clinical and consulting experience at the intersection of psychology, leadership, culture, and human performance. She is recognized for translating complex mental health topics into practical, culturally responsive strategies that support individuals, organizations, and communities navigating stress, transition, balance and growth.
As the founder of Lived Life Therapy, Sharon provides trauma-informed, strengths-based care focused on resilience, emotional regulation, attachment, and identity. Her work centers on empowering women, multicultural populations, and LGBTQ+ communities to move beyond survival narratives and access sustainable confidence, clarity, and agency. She is known for normalizing mental health conversations while maintaining clinical depth, ethical integrity, and credibility.
In addition to her clinical practice, Sharon brings a background in corporate consulting, brand management, and diversity-informed research, advising organizations on workforce well-being, inclusion, and psychological safety. She is also the creator of Just Say It By Sharon, a wellness-focused lifestyle brand offering programs and products that integrate emotional insight with intentional living.
A sought-after speaker and emerging media voice, Sharon addresses topics including mental health and leadership resilience, burnout and boundaries, identity and empowerment, and trauma-informed organizational culture. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University and continues to advocate for mental health as a strategic, human, and leadership asset.
• Cornell University Diversity & Inclusion Specialist
• Seattle University- Master's
• American Counseling Association
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to answering my calling as a trauma-informed mental health therapist and hypnotherapist, guided by my own experiences with grief and loss. Being present, holding space without judgment, and making therapy accessible enables me to create a ripple effect of healing for my clients, their families, and the broader community.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received came from an old boss who told me, “You have to go meet your good.” She meant that growth rarely waits for us inside our comfort zones; we have to be willing to go out and find it. That guidance has stayed with me for years, reminding me that stagnation can feel safe, but fulfillment lives in motion. Whenever I feel hesitant, I remember that my “good” is on the other side of courage.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
For young women entering the field of mental health, my advice is to get clear on why you’re here. This work can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally heavy, and clarity about your purpose will anchor you when the days get hard. Create boundaries early, practice them often, and build grounding rituals that support your emotional balance. These aren’t luxuries; they’re necessary tools to prevent burnout and stay present. You will be changed by the stories you witness—sometimes triggered, sometimes inspired—so honor your own healing as much as you hold space for others.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
A significant challenge—and opportunity—within our field is the persistent misunderstanding of what therapy truly is. Too often, people fear that seeking support means they are weak, broken, or incapable, when in reality it is an act of courage to say, “I don’t want to carry this alone anymore.” In some spaces, there’s a belief that prayer or faith should be the sole answer to emotional suffering; those practices can be profoundly meaningful, but they do not have to stand in opposition to therapy. Prayer, spiritual guidance, and evidence-based treatment can coexist like threads in a shared tapestry of healing—supporting mind, body, and spirit together. My hope, and my work, is to help destigmatize the therapeutic process so that people see counseling not as a last resort or a sign of weakness, but as a powerful, proactive expression of self-respect, agency, and hope.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Lifelong learning and continuous personal growth are the values that shape every corner of my life. I see growth as a sacred unfolding—a gentle invitation to keep becoming more fully myself. In my work, it means staying curious, listening deeply, and honoring the wisdom that clients bring into the room; in my personal life, it means tending to my own healing with the same compassion I offer others. I believe that who we are is not a destination, but an ever-evolving journey of remembering, releasing, and rising. To grow is to live awake, to meet each chapter with grace, and to trust that every step forward—no matter how small—is a step toward wholeness.
