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Sharon McGinnis

Sharon McGinnis

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Alabama · 20 years experience · English

Accepting new clients online Counselor of color

About Sharon

I am licensed in Alabama with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & depression. I also have experience helping individuals cope with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

What Sharon helps with

  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
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  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose

What clients say

  • “She has been amazing making me more aware of my behaviors and how to address them”
  • “She is amazing! I feel like I’m reaching a breakthrough!”
  • “I feel like I’m talking to a friend or a family member when I speak with her I’m very comfortable and she’s very professional”
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  • “My therapist has been amazing! She creates a safe, judgment-free space and truly listens with care and understanding. Her guidance is thoughtful, practical, and has helped me grow in a real way. I always leave sessions feeling supported and more confident. I’m grateful for her dedication and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking quality therapy.”
  • “Ms McGinnis is the most active listening attentive, patient, and kind therapist I have ever had. She provided very good solutions to help our relationship. I wish we had more time with her. I definitely recommend Ms McGinnis for any one wanting or needing counseling to improve their relationships.”
  • “Ms. McGinnis has been doing a wonderful job at listening and giving us the opportunity to see things from both perspectives.”
  • “Honest and Direct.”
  • “Ms. McGinnis is extremely helpful and quick to advise on next steps which is exactly what I needed.”
  • “We have only had two sessions so far, but I truly love her. Not only does she listen thoroughly, but she allows me to feel seen as well as redirects my thinking. The energy is everything to me and it’s truly helping me think more slowly as well as process my thinking. I am finally about to create healthy boundaries!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.

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