- Client-centered care
- Practical skills
- Strengths-based
About Sharon
Sharon McKay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 16 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction concerns, and relationship struggles. Sharon is straightforward and calm in sessions, focusing on what matters most to each person.
She uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person's needs in focus. That means listening first, then picking practical steps that fit the individual's life. Sharon draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and on mindfulness to build steadier emotional responses.
Her background includes work with people navigating ADHD, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, mood disorders, and challenges like jealousy or abandonment. She also supports those coping with life changes, career stress, and family communication problems. Her practice treats addictions and eating concerns without judgment.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Sharon balances problem-solving with helping people notice and use their strengths. She often blends approaches to match the moment and the person's preferences.
People who appreciate a practical, respectfully direct therapist tend to do well with her. She encourages clear communication and small, manageable steps. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
She uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person's needs in focus. That means listening first, then picking practical steps that fit the individual's life. Sharon draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and on mindfulness to build steadier emotional responses.
Her background includes work with people navigating ADHD, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, mood disorders, and challenges like jealousy or abandonment. She also supports those coping with life changes, career stress, and family communication problems. Her practice treats addictions and eating concerns without judgment.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Sharon balances problem-solving with helping people notice and use their strengths. She often blends approaches to match the moment and the person's preferences.
People who appreciate a practical, respectfully direct therapist tend to do well with her. She encourages clear communication and small, manageable steps. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
How Sharon’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Sharon commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means the session starts with listening to what matters to the person and shaping the pace and goals around them. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and routines, which can reduce anxiety, mood swings, and impulsive behaviors.She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to help people name and process strong feelings in the moment. That approach supports people who struggle with relationship tension, jealousy, or intense emotional reactions by creating space to identify needs and respond differently.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sharon collaborates with each client to decide which methods feel most useful. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on progress, goals, and personal preference so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule around work or childcare, and offering shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversation, worksheets, and mindfulness practices that translate well to remote appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as jealousy, trauma, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sharon takes a client-centered, collaborative approach. She listens first, then uses practical tools drawn from several methods to fit each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 16 years of clinical experience working with people across a range of concerns.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Florida and holds the LMHC credential listed as FL LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.