SHARON ZIGMAN

Compassionate, evidence-informed psychotherapy for adults

LMHC Florida

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About SHARON

Sharon Zigman brings a cognitive-behavioral foundation to a practice shaped by 25 years of clinical experience. As an LMHC licensed in Florida (FL LMHC MH8083), she integrates CBT with client-centered and dialectical strategies to help people shift unhelpful thoughts, stabilize emotions, and build more effective coping skills.

Background and approach

Her work commonly addresses anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and self-esteem struggles while also attending to relationship difficulties and parenting concerns. She pays close attention to patterns rooted in attachment, family of origin, and chronic shame or guilt, guiding clients to understand how past experiences influence present behavior.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when appropriate to support readiness for change and practical problem solving. Sessions emphasize collaborative goal-setting, skill-building, and gradual changes in thinking and behavior.

Sharon’s approach is practical yet empathetic, aimed at helping people manage stress, navigate life transitions, and reduce the impact of mood disorders. She offers services in English from Florida and does not accept international clients.

Therapy is provided through a variety of remote formats to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Sharon emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core approach, which involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and learning practical skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy is also central, focusing on empathetic listening and supporting clients to explore their goals and personal values at their own pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques may be integrated when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills are needed.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; Sharon works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time, combining teaching, reflection, and practical exercises so the client and therapist can evaluate what is helping and make adjustments together.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Florida without commuting, allowing clients to practice skills between sessions and maintain continuity of support during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes, as well as related focus areas such as attachment and family of origin problems.

What therapeutic styles does she use?

Their practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person.

How long has she practiced?

Sharon has 25 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, relational, and behavioral concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC with the credential FL LMHC MH8083 and provides services to clients located in Florida.

Can someone who lives outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services to clients within the stated jurisdiction.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English