About Sharon

Sharon McKay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 16 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and ADHD. Sharon aims to build a straightforward, respectful relationship where people feel heard and can make small, steady changes.

Her approach is client-centered and practical. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying new skills between meetings.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking and behavior, mindfulness to reduce reactivity, and emotionally focused ideas to improve important relationships. Sharon commonly supports people dealing with trauma, mood and panic concerns, impulsivity, and issues tied to identity such as LGBTQ matters and gender dysphoria.

She also helps with life transitions, career stress, self-esteem, and family-related struggles like adoption or blended family dynamics. Addiction and recovery work are part of her background as well. Therapy with Sharon tends to be collaborative and goal-oriented.

She listens first, then suggests simple, practical tools that fit a person's daily life. Homework or short exercises are often given to reinforce progress between sessions. Sessions are available in several online formats including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session when ready.

How Sharon’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. The therapist follows the client's pace, reflects concerns back, and helps people find their own solutions to stress, identity questions, or relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings. Sharon uses practical exercises to help spot unhelpful thinking, try different actions, and build routines that reduce anxiety, impulsivity, or low mood.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and shift patterns in close relationships. It can be useful when communication, trust, or strong emotions are causing repeated conflict or feeling stuck.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Sharon will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process that values input from the person in therapy.

Online sessions let people fit therapy into busy days. Video calls are good for a full session with face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions work well when video is not practical or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick coping ideas, or follow-up between longer appointments. These options offer flexibility for different schedules, energy levels, and communication preferences.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Sharon help address?
Sharon works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma, and relationship problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered, collaborative style that mixes practical skills, mindfulness, and emotion-focused work to solve real life problems.
How much experience does she have?
Sharon has 16 years of experience as a mental health professional in clinical settings and counseling work.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sharon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
16 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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