- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
- Relationship work
About Sharon
Sharon McKay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and questions related to gender and sexual identity. Sharon also helps people facing relationship strain, career stress, ADHD challenges, and major life changes.
Sharon uses a client-centered way of working that keeps the person’s goals at the center of sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) tools to help people understand patterns and try new approaches. Mindfulness techniques and existential questions also appear in her work when they fit the person’s concerns.
Sessions are practical and direct. Sharon will listen, reflect what she hears, and then offer strategies to test between sessions. That might mean trying a small behavior change, practicing a new way to notice thoughts, or working through difficult emotions tied to relationships or past trauma.
She has particular experience with substance and alcohol concerns, mood and panic symptoms, and identity-related stress for LGBT people. Sharon also supports people dealing with family of origin issues such as abandonment, adoption or blended family dynamics.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and active problem solving rather than long lectures. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session where goals and next steps are set together.
How Sharon’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s goals first and focuses on listening and reflection. Online sessions using this approach look like focused conversations where the therapist mirrors what she hears and helps set realistic next steps for daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts. In remote sessions Sharon can teach simple CBT tools to notice unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and track small changes between meetings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name what they feel in relationship moments. When this is used online, sessions often focus on understanding emotional responses and practicing new ways to respond in interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon will discuss goals and preferences in your first meeting and adjust methods to fit what you want to address. That makes the process collaborative rather than fixed.
The original biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Sharon during the initial scheduling step to pick the session format that best fits your routine and needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and identity concerns including LGBT and gender dysphoria.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Sharon uses a client-centered approach and mixes in CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and existential techniques as useful. Sessions are collaborative and focus on practical steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of challenges including substance use, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC, listed as FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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