Sharon Forde Marshall, LMHC

Sharon Forde Marshall is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 23 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping clients navigate stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, and approaches each case with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

She individualizes conversation and treatment planning to address the specific needs of each person, recognizing that the path to a more fulfilling and happier life often begins with a courageous first step. Sharon emphasizes collaborative care, working with clients to create practical strategies that align with their goals and values.

Throughout her career she has supported individuals facing life transitions and ongoing struggles by offering a steady, empathetic presence and tailored interventions. Her practice centers on helping people build coping skills, improve communication within relationships, and strengthen self worth, all delivered in a manner that honors each client’s unique circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Sharon integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide her virtual work in ways that meet a variety of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn practical skills for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections, making it useful for relationship issues, family conflicts, and trust concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client’s experience and pace, supporting self esteem, motivation, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for clients balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, accessible care across different formats and schedules.