- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral methods
About Sharon
Sharon McKay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD. Sharon also supports clients dealing with trauma, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered work and cognitive behavioral approaches. In sessions she listens for emotional patterns and helps people name feelings that are hard to put into words. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and practical steps the person can try between meetings.
Her approach blends talk therapy with motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques. That means exploring choices, noticing unhelpful thinking, and practicing simple skills to reduce distress. Sharon draws on existential ideas when people face big questions about meaning and direction.
Sharon often addresses issues linked to identity and relationships, such as gender dysphoria, LGBTQ concerns, abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family stress, and codependency. She also works with impulse control, substance and alcohol addiction, panic and mood disorders, and anger and jealousy problems.
Sessions are straightforward and focused. Sharon helps people set clear goals, test small changes, and track what shifts. She asks practical questions and offers tools people can use in daily life.
How Sharon integrates EFT and related approaches into online work
Sharon draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name strong feelings and the relational patterns around them. EFT is often used when emotions feel confusing or when repetitive interaction patterns cause distress. She also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the client's perspective and emphasizes listening, presence, and the client's own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thinking patterns and test practical behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sharon will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is seen or new needs arise.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to continue care during life changes. Sharon frames online work practically, focusing on clear goals, simple skill practice between sessions, and ways to integrate changes into everyday routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she usually address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related issues.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work is client-centered and draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, existential ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
Sharon has 16 years of clinical experience working with children, teenagers, and adults.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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