Sharon Forde Marshall , LMHC

Sharon Forde Marshall is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 23 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families through challenging times. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, tailoring her approach to each client's specific needs.

Her work also addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control difficulties, divorce and separation, and questions of life purpose and midlife transition. She brings sensitivity and compassion to every session and adapts conversation and treatment plans to align with the client's goals and circumstances.

Sharon emphasizes respect and collaboration, creating a space where taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life is met with practical support and steady guidance. She aims to help clients build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop skills for managing stress and anxiety so they can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

Approaches Sharon Uses and How Online Therapy Fits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying meaningful actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by encouraging practical steps toward a values-based life.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and emotions. It helps people improve communication, address relationship wounds, and build more secure, supportive bonds.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect, empathy, and the client's own goals; the therapist follows the client's lead and tailors support to individual needs, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access support from different locations, while allowing therapists to apply the approaches above in ways that suit each client's situation.