Sharon Burkitt, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, embodies warmth and expertise in her work with adults and elders facing mental health challenges. With over seven decades of life experience and specialized psychological training, she provides a practical perspective to navigate the complexities of difficult life circumstances. Sharon understands how past traumas, chronic illnesses like dementia or cancer, and life’s pressures can create barriers to achieving long-held goals and dreams. She embraces a person-centered and eclectic approach, utilizing a variety of techniques tailored to each individual. By focusing on her clients' strengths and resources, she collaborates with them to uncover and heal the sources of their distress. Among her trusted methods are evidence-based practices such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, complemented by biofeedback, breath work, and mindfulness techniques aimed at alleviating anxiety. Sharon is also skilled in incorporating complementary therapies like Emotional Freedom Technique, having effectively treated clients with PTSD resulting from past trauma. Her commitment to supporting others in restoring their emotional well-being is evident in her compassionate, holistic approach to therapy.