Sharon Crane , LMHC

He knows not his own strength who hath not met adversity - Samuel Johnson

Sharon Crane brings a calm, empathetic presence to her work with individuals and families navigating difficult life moments. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 10 years of experience, she combines clinical training and multicultural insight to support people facing grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, and other challenges. Her LMHC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional mental health counseling.

Sharon has experience in grief counseling, family therapy, individual work, and group therapy, and she has worked with children and adolescents. She helps parents address common concerns with young people - including defiance, bullying, peer pressure, and school performance - while also supporting adults coping with domestic abuse, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties. Growing up in South America and working with diverse populations informs her multicultural perspective, and she speaks both English and Portuguese fluently.

Her practice leans toward Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while remaining eclectic in order to tailor interventions to each person's needs. She prioritizes respect, compassion, and collaboration, and she supports clients who are ready for change with practical strategies and steady encouragement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sharon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is often effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the lasting effects of abuse, loss, and other traumatic experiences, offering targeted strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Additionally, her Client-Centered Therapy approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their values and goals in a supportive environment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Sharon collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers related to travel or time constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, ongoing care while accommodating different communication styles and day-to-day needs.