About Sharon
Sharon Albert helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and trauma-related problems. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, ADHD, career challenges, compassion fatigue, mood swings, and anger. Sharon is named up front to make it clear who leads the sessions.
She brings 30 years of experience to counseling. Sharon is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and has practiced in Mississippi since 1999. Her background includes time as a school administrator and ten years in law enforcement, giving her a practical perspective on life and work pressures.
How Sharon works
In sessions she uses several approaches to meet people where they are. Sharon applies client-centered listening to hear what matters most, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns, and mindfulness practices to build calm and focus. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns and solution-focused steps for immediate goals.
Sharon aims for straightforward plans that fit each person. She balances empathy with clear expectations and encourages personal responsibility alongside support. Treatment plans are tailored, with short-term steps and longer-term reflections depending on the issue.
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. People begin by answering a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Sharon frames therapy as a collaborative process that moves at a practical pace.
Sharon lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Sharon works with
The areas below are the ones Sharon selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Mississippi |
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Online support options
How Sharon’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's goals. In this approach the therapist reflects understanding and helps people clarify what matters most, which is useful for stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It works well for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and managing impulsivity by setting small, doable tasks.
Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to increase calm and reduce reactivity. These practices are often paired with CBT techniques to help with worry, anger, and emotional regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs to tailor methods. She adjusts the balance of short-term strategies and deeper reflection based on what progresses best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation; phone can fit a short break or lower bandwidth; live chat and text messaging make check-ins and brief coaching convenient. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.
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