Sharon Albert, LPC

Sharon Albert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with more than 30 years of experience in mental health and counseling. She has been licensed in Mississippi since 1999 and holds a Master of Science degree in Counselor Education, a graduate degree that reflects specialized training in counseling, as well as a PhD in Educational Leadership, a doctoral credential focused on leadership and organizational skills in educational settings. Her professional background includes six years as a school administrator and a decade of service in law enforcement, experiences that inform her work with individuals and families facing complex life challenges.

She has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting and couples difficulties, career transitions, PTSD, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, and other mood and behavioral challenges. Sharon combines compassion with an emphasis on personal accountability, integrating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, solution-focused, reality, mindfulness, and interpersonal approaches to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs. She frames help-seeking as an act of strength and offers steady support as clients navigate change and healing. Sharon looks forward to partnering with individuals who are ready to engage in meaningful work toward their goals.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Sharon Albert draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to support clients in online settings. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and respected - it is helpful for exploring values, relationships, and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical strategies and skills, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation for people coping with trauma, grief, or ongoing stress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Sharon works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so care aligns with individual needs.

Online therapy with Sharon offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to maintain consistent care, manage life transitions, and access therapy from a distance while working with a licensed professional.