- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- ACT CBT DBT approaches
About Sharon
Sharon Forde Marshall is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 23 years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear conversation aimed at day-to-day improvements.
She uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sharon helps people notice unhelpful thinking, practice new coping skills, and clarify what matters to them. She combines skills training with listening and reflective feedback.
In sessions she moves between short-term strategies and longer-term work. That can mean learning breathing and grounding tools, practicing communication techniques, or testing steps that reduce avoidance. For relationship and family concerns she helps people sort communication patterns and set clearer boundaries. For anxiety and stress she focuses on manageable steps rather than big leaps.
Her approach keeps explanations simple and action focused. Sharon aims to help clients try small changes between sessions and review what works. She also draws on ideas about attachment when relationships or past losses affect present behavior.
Sharon provides services in English and accepts international clients. She is based in Florida as an LMHC and can discuss how her methods fit your situation when you get in touch.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that align with what matters. It often helps with anxiety and motivation by shifting attention toward meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can ease stress and social avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication, useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts get in the way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods and adjust them based on what helps. Sessions may mix skills practice, short exercises, and conversation so clients can see what fits their goals and daily life.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let clients use certain in-session exercises from the place where they spend most of their time. Sharon can discuss which approaches and practical arrangements would suit a client's circumstances during the intake process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and infidelity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, skills-based work paired with reflective listening, drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-focused ideas, and client-centered methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with the kinds of concerns listed on her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and bases her practice in Florida.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify formats; confirm current session options with her before scheduling.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.