SHARON ZIGMAN, LMHC
Supportive licensed counselor focused on practical change
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About SHARON
SHARON ZIGMAN is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and parenting challenges. She practices in Florida and uses practical, person-focused methods that aim to make day-to-day coping easier. Her approach is straightforward and rooted in listening first.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through difficult moments. Sharon emphasizes understanding how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviors.
Background and approach
She helps people notice patterns that get in the way and tries to replace them with more helpful habits. Sharon draws on client-centered work to follow each person’s lead. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and change them.
Dialectical behavior methods are used when emotional regulation and coping skills are a priority. Over a long career she has focused on relationship struggles, family-of-origin issues, attachment concerns, and communication problems. She also assists people dealing with guilt, shame, grief, anger, and life transitions.
Parenting is one of the areas listed in her practice focus, including helping parents manage stress and set boundaries. Practical tools, short-term strategies, and ongoing reflection are mixed to match each person’s goals. Sharon works collaboratively to set clear next steps and track progress.
She aims for therapy that feels accessible and useful in everyday life.
What SHARON works with
Everything SHARON lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else SHARON helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
Approaches SHARON lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's concerns and priorities. In practice this means sessions begin by asking what matters most and shaping each meeting around those needs. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk and be heard.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, targets the thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and low mood. Online CBT uses practical exercises and homework to change thinking patterns, which can help with stress, depression, and anger. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication skills. Those skills are useful for strong emotions, relationship strain, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments are made as needed so the work stays focused and useful.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is well suited for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text can be used for shorter check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
Questions people ask about SHARON
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sharon helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, grief, anger, and parenting concerns. She also addresses attachment issues, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on listening and following the person’s priorities. She pairs that with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical techniques to build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working with individuals across a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, and sees clients in Florida.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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