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Sharon Forde Marshall

Sharon Forde Marshall

LMHC

Florida

Supportive counselor focused on motivation and relationships

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH8271
Experience
23 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational approach
    • Stress and anxiety
    • Relationship support

    About Sharon

    Sharon Forde Marshall is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 23 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and building self-esteem and motivation. Sharon aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people to talk about what matters most to them.

    She draws on evidence-based approaches like Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Sharon also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and values, and take practical steps forward. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

    Sharon works with a wide range of life concerns, including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, and body image. She also supports people facing infidelity, divorce, immigration challenges, and midlife questions. Communication problems, control struggles, and coping with life changes are common topics she addresses.

    Her style is client-centered and attachment-informed, which means she prioritizes listening and building trust first. She combines practical skills training with deeper conversations about meaning and relationships. Over time, this mix can help people build new habits and greater clarity about their direction.

    Sharon encourages a collaborative process where the client’s values guide the work. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make the path forward clearer and more manageable.

  2. Working with Motivational and Values-Based Approaches Online

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to move toward goals without pressure. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a skills-focused technique one week and a values conversation the next, always adjusting to what helps most.

    The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling around work and family, cutting travel time, and fitting therapy into regular routines. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking to know which formats are offered. Many people find that online sessions make consistent progress easier to maintain and allow focused check-ins between bigger life changes.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    23+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Sharon typically address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her work also covers topics like abandonment, caregiver stress, and body image.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her approach is client-centered and attachment-informed, emphasizing listening, respect, and compassion. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation.

    How much experience does the therapist have?

    She has 23 years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns and life transitions.

    What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    She holds a licensed mental health counselor credential (LMHC) and practices in Florida.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the original profile does not specify which formats are used.

    How are fees handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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