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Sharon Forde Marshall

Compassionate CBT-informed care for life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Sharon

Sharon Forde Marshall is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with compassionate, client-centered care. With 23 years of experience, she helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Sharon emphasizes practical steps and thought-pattern work to reduce distress while honoring each person’s individual story and values. Her practice also attends to a wide range of life transitions and interpersonal concerns, including abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, immigration issues, and questions about life purpose.

She uses elements of ACT, DBT, and attachment-focused work as needed, shaping a treatment plan around each client’s priorities and pace. Sharon approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she supports them through the often-difficult first steps toward change.

Sessions are offered in English and Sharon accepts international clients. She aims to tailor dialogue and strategies to fit unique needs so clients can build practical coping skills and find clearer direction amid life’s challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Sharon commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve coping, making it useful for stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and actions guided by personal values, which can help clients navigate life changes and find greater purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their goals and preferences. She tailors conversations and interventions so that techniques from CBT, ACT, or attachment-informed work are introduced in ways that feel relevant and manageable for the individual.

Online therapy with Sharon is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access consistent support from a licensed professional without rearranging their whole day, and they make it easier to continue work through transitions or when in-person visits are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sharon works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes, plus focused issues such as abandonment, immigration concerns, divorce and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered empathy and elements of ACT, DBT, and attachment work to create practical, values-aligned plans.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She brings 23 years of professional experience to her work with clients in a range of interpersonal and life-transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH8271 and practices from Florida.
Does she work with nonlocal or international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people outside her immediate region.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Session cost varies according to location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English