Sharon McKay, LMHC

Florida · 16 years in practice

Sharon McKay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 16 years of experience.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH18555 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1477949055 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Sharon

Sharon McKay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 16 years of experience. She practices from Florida and offers approachable, down-to-earth care for people dealing with stress, mood struggles, and life changes. Sharon focuses on practical steps and steady support rather than jargon and steps in at a pace that feels right for each person.

She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand how feelings shape their reactions and relationships.

Background and approach

Sharon also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit when unhelpful thoughts and behaviors need clear, actionable change. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to addiction and eating issues.

She pays attention to family background, adoption and foster care experiences, and challenges like ADHD or mood disorders when planning care. Sharon also supports people facing gender dysphoria, grief, and problems with control, jealousy, or impulsivity. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical.

Sharon helps people set realistic goals and practices to try between meetings. She adapts her approach as needs shift and keeps the focus on what helps someone feel more able to cope. Sharon communicates in English and offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and she works within the scheduling options available for Florida-based clients.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Blended family issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Sharon names

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Online support

How Sharon's Approaches Work Online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name feelings that shape reactions and relationships. Online sessions can use this approach to identify patterns and practice new ways of responding in real time. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's goals and perspective, letting the therapist follow the client's lead and prioritize what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and home practice.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Sharon will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether emotion-focused exploration, thought-focused CBT, or a client-centered path makes the most sense, and adjustments are made as progress continues.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues when helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a brief break. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick reflections between sessions, or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to match therapy to a busy life while keeping the work focused and consistent.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Sharon help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, and career or life-change stress.

How would you describe Sharon's therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered with practical steps. She combines emotion-focused work with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness to meet each person's needs.

What is her professional background?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 16 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is Sharon licensed and based?

Sharon holds the FL LMHC credential and practices from Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Sharon?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How do fees and payment work?

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

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