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Sharon Albert

Therapist · Mississippi

Sharon AlbertLPC

Compassionate counselor with practical focus

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  • Experience30 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Client-centered care
  • Skills-based work
  • Realistic goals

About Sharon

Sharon Albert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 30 years of experience in mental healthcare. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. Sharon also addresses trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and problems tied to life transitions.

She uses straightforward, goal-focused work in sessions. Clients can expect a mix of talking through patterns, learning new skills, and setting small, achievable steps. Sharon balances empathy with clear expectations so people can make steady progress.

Her background includes roles as a school administrator and a law enforcement officer, which inform her practical approach to problem solving. She draws on many therapeutic ideas to match what each person needs rather than following a single method.

Sharon blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness. She also uses psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when they fit a person's goals. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual and aim to be realistic and actionable.

She frames seeking help as an act of strength and works to create a respectful, collaborative relationship. Sharon supports people facing parenting strain, family problems, career decisions, and emotional regulation challenges. If you want a therapist who mixes empathy with clear direction, she may be a good fit.

How Sharon’s Approaches Work Online

Sharon commonly uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience and goals. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what the person says, and shaping sessions around their priorities. It helps when someone needs space to talk things out and be heard.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. CBT teaches specific skills and small experiments people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or manage stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Sharon will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt techniques to fit their needs. The plan is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people meet from quieter surroundings or during a short break. Different ways of meeting can also allow for shorter check-ins when that better matches someone's schedule.

License and NPI

  • LPC Mississippi · No. 1485
  • LPC Arizona · No. LPC-23097

NPI1487950978

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Mississippi, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sharon commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and many other life problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions combine warm, supportive listening with clear, goal-focused steps. She balances empathy with accountability to help people make steady changes.

How long has she practiced?

She has 30 years of experience in mental healthcare, including time as a school administrator and as a former law enforcement officer.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds a Master of Science in Counselor Education and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.

Can I work with her in other languages or from outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with Sharon?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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