Manisha Sharma, Ph.D, Lpc Associate
About Manisha Sharma, Ph.D, Lpc Associate
Manisha Sharma, Ph.D., LPC Associate, is a clinical therapist and educator specializing in rehabilitation and quantitative research methods. She provides mental health services at Charlie Health and teaches at Grand Canyon University, where she also supervises doctoral students' dissertations.
Work at Charlie Health
Manisha Sharma serves as a Clinical Therapist at Charlie Health, where she provides mental health services to adolescents, young adults, and their families. Her role involves applying her expertise in rehabilitation counseling to support clients in navigating their mental health challenges. Since joining Charlie Health in 2021, she has focused on delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of her clients.
Current Position at Grand Canyon University
Manisha Sharma holds the position of Senior Doctoral Adjunct Chair at Grand Canyon University, a role she has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, she teaches university-level courses in counseling theories and techniques, and she chairs and supervises doctoral students' dissertations. Her involvement in academia reflects her commitment to educating future professionals in the field of counseling.
Education and Expertise
Manisha Sharma earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. She also holds a Master's Degree in Psychology with a focus on psychosocial clinical studies from Ambedkar University, Delhi, India, completed between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Therapy from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, studying from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background underpins her expertise in multicultural counseling and the psychosocial aspects of mental illness and disability.
Previous Academic and Professional Experience
Prior to her current roles, Manisha Sharma gained valuable experience as an Adjunct Faculty member at Grand Canyon University from 2018 to 2019. She also worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley from 2014 to 2017. Her early career included positions as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern at Martin Counseling and Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., and as a Research Assistant at Penn State University. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of mental health and rehabilitation.
Research Focus
Manisha Sharma's research interests center on the psychosocial aspects of mental illness and disability. She specifically focuses on attitudes toward persons with severe mental illness, contributing to the broader understanding of societal perceptions and their impact on treatment and rehabilitation. Her research informs her clinical practice and teaching, ensuring that she integrates current findings into her work.