Sharon Albert, LPC

Sharon Albert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. She brings 30 years of experience in counseling and education to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, anger, and career questions. Sharon aims to create practical plans that fit each person's life.

She earned a Master of Science in Counselor Education and later completed a PhD in Educational Leadership. Before counseling full time she worked as a school administrator for six years and spent a decade in law enforcement. Those roles shaped her focus on clear goals and steady problem solving.

Sharon uses a mix of approaches in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and change behaviors. Mindfulness techniques bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity. She also draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns, and solution-focused methods to set concrete next steps.

In a typical session she listens closely, asks questions to clarify what matters most, and works with each person to set short-term goals. Homework and practical exercises are often part of the plan so progress can continue between meetings.

She offers counseling by phone, video calls, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sharon views seeking help as an act of courage and focuses on building realistic, step-by-step strategies to move forward.

Approaches and Online Options for Everyday Challenges

Sharon commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy when working online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

She also uses client-centered approaches to make sure a person's goals and values guide the work. Sharon treats the choice of method as collaborative and will help clients try different techniques to find what fits best for their needs and goals.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, need quick touchpoints, or want flexible ways to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling around work, family, and daily routines.