Sharon Toldson, LMHC

Sharon Toldson is a licensed mental health clinician (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing addictions, relationship strain, anxiety, and stress. She also works with concerns such as grief, trauma, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, and life transitions. Sharon speaks English and brings 19 years of clinical experience to her work.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. Conversations are tailored to each person's situation and goals. Sharon aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate in sessions while offering concrete strategies people can use between meetings.

Sharon combines techniques from several behavioral approaches to meet immediate needs and long-term goals. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward change.

Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life action. Sharon works with clients to create plans that fit day-to-day demands and individual strengths. Over time she helps people build skills for coping, communication, and relapse prevention when addictions are part of the picture.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She encourages small, sustainable changes and supports people through setbacks. If you want a therapist who prioritizes practical tools and steady encouragement, Sharon offers a straightforward, goal-oriented way forward.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people focus on what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It is often useful for anxiety, addiction, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, teaching practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage mood or stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete tools for regulating strong emotions and tolerating distress, which can be helpful for anger, cravings, and panic.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will collaborate with a client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what comes up in sessions. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adapting the plan together over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work on skills into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins between longer sessions. Many people find that learning practical CBT or DBT exercises over distance helps them apply tools in everyday moments and stay accountable to recovery and change.