Sharon Jenkins

Hi, I'm Sharon Jenkins, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes therapy can be meaningful, compassionate, and even filled with moments of laughter. I provide a warn, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, better understand yourself and explore the experiences that have shaped your life.

I earned dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couple, and Family therapy from Barry University.

“I am also the owner and founder of My Peaceful Journey Counseling and Wellness Services, LLC, featuring Keva’s Corner and L.I.F.E. — Living Is For Everyone. These programs reflect my passion for emotional wellness, Grief Support, Self-Discovery, and helping individuals and families navigate life’s many transitions.”

My history includes working with individuals experiencing Grief and Loss, life transitions, adjusting to illness or health-related challenges, stress, anxiety and depression. I also work with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral and emotional concerns.

In addition, I'm a certified C.I.F.F.T.A therapist, a therapeutic approach that focuses on adolescents and families.

For over a decade, I have also worked with nonprofit organizations in the community, with the purpose of supporting mental health awareness and sharing my passion for helping others.

During my free time, I enjoy what I like to call “Daycations,” which means taking a little time for myself to relax and release. This includes, listening to music, dancing, being in nature, and appreciating simple moments to read, pray and watch movies.

My approach to therapy is client-centered, warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe you are the expert on your own life and experiences. My role is not to tell you who you should be or change you, but to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand yourself, your emotions, your experiences, and the patterns that may be affecting your life.

I believe behavior tells a story! Rather than simply focusing on what you are doing, I want to help you become curious about what story your behavior is trying to tell. Together, we will explore your life experiences, relationships, grief and loss, unmet needs, and the meaning you have given to the experiences in your life.

I believe you are more than your diagnoses. Your diagnosis may help me understand some of what you are experiences, but it does not define who you are. Like the caterpillar moving through life without knowing what it will become, I believe you can learn to honor where you are while becoming more aware of yourself, your needs, and your possibilities.

My goal is to help you increase your awareness, recognize your strengths, better understand your needs, and discover choices that align with the life you desire.

Clients can expect their first session to be welcoming and supportive. We will complete an initial intake assessment, and biopsychosocial assessment which helps me learn more about your current concerns. I will ask questions about your personal background and life experiences so I can get a better understand of who you are and your reason for seeking therapy.

A meaningful part of the first session is giving you space to share your story at your own pace. You are never required to share everything at once—only what feels comfortable. Many clients find that telling their story in a safe, nonjudgmental environment can feel both relieving and empowering.

During our first session, when appropriate, I may introduce you to my A.B.C- A Beautiful Caterpillar framework. A.B.C. uses the Caterpillar, Chrysalis, Butterfly and the Witness as a simple, accessible language for developing greater awareness of thoughts, emotions, behaviors, needs, triggers, and patterns.

Rather than immediately trying to change what you are experiencing, we begin by trying to understand the story.

Through "A Beautiful Caterpillar" framework, I help clients honor where they are in their journey, while also discovering what moving forward can look like as well.