Sharon Jenkins

Hi, I'm Sharon Jenkins, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a master in Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from Barry University.

I'm also a Certified Grief and Trauma Therapist, specializing in anxiety, depression, bereavement, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents.

In addition, I completed seven years of training with the University of Miami and received my certification in C.I.F.F.T.A therapy. A form of therapy, which 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.

Over the years, I've learned that some of life's most meaningful moments can be found in the simplest things—a beautiful sunrise, fresh air, laughter, a good cup of coffee/tea or simply allowing myself time to just be.

During my freetime, I enjoy what I like to call a“Daycations”—taking a little time away to relax and release. Which includes, listening to music, dancing, being in nature, and appreciating simple moments to read, pray and watch movies.

Clients can expect their first session to be a welcoming and supportive. We will complete an initial intake assessment, which helps me learn more about your current concerns, symptoms, history, and what brings you to therapy. I will also ask questions about your personal background, relationships, and life experiences so I can better understand the full picture of your story.

A meaningful part of the first session is giving you space to share your life 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, and it often becomes the foundation for healing and change.

I also believe in the beauty of transformation, and I often draw from my framework, A Beautiful CaterpillarTM, which is centered on Awareness, Transformation, Resilience, and Hope. Like a caterpillar moving through seasons of growth before becoming a butterfly, I believe we all have the capacity to grow through what we go through, gaining deeper awareness, strengthening resilience, and moving toward a more aligned and authentic version of themselves.

Through this framework, A Beautiful Caterpillar, I help clients explore where they are, better understand their experiences and emotions, recognize their strengths, and discover what moving forward can look like for them.

I take a warm, person-centered, and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe you are the expert of your own experiences, and therapy is a journey of self-discovery.

Clients can expect their first session to be a welcoming and supportive space where we begin to build trust and understanding. We will complete an initial intake assessment, which helps me learn more about your current concerns, symptoms, history, and what brings you to therapy at this time.

I will also ask questions about your personal background, relationships, and life experiences so I can better understand the full picture of your story.

A meaningful part of the first session is also giving you space to share your life story at your own pace. You are never required to share everything at once—only what feels comfortable. Many clients find that beginning to tell their story in a safe, nonjudgmental environment can feel both relieving and empowering, and it often becomes the foundation for healing and change.