Shari Dowd, LMHC

  • Florida
  • FL LMHC MH5111
Accepting new clientsVerified 11 hours ago
  • 27 years experience
  • English
  • BetterHelp network
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Open 1 of the last 30 days

Live availability history

Open on 1 of the last 30 days

We have a check recorded for 2 of those 30 days.

Last checked Nov 2

When Shari was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.

Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 1 day, waitlist or full on 1 day, no check recorded on 28 days. Most recent check, Nov 2: accepting new clients.

Days available

1/30

2 of those 30 days checked

Availability forecast

We have checked Shari's listing on 2 of the last 30 days, and they were open to new clients on 1 of those checks. We need a few more weeks of data to forecast their pattern.

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About Shari

Hi, I’m Shari. With more than 27 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor, I believe every person has inherent worth that exists beyond their struggles, diagnoses, or life circumstances. At the heart of my practice is a commitment to seeing people through mercy and grace, recognizing dignity beyond dysfunction, strength alongside suffering, and hope even in life's most difficult seasons. These principles shape how I understand each client's story and guide the therapeutic relationship we build together. I recognize that many of the ways people cope with anxiety, trauma, grief, or life's challenges began as creative ways to survive difficult circumstances. Rather than defining people by their symptoms or past experiences, I seek to understand their unique story, honor the resilience that has carried them this far, and help them build healthier patterns that support lasting healing and growth. I also love using expressive therapies-creative, hands-on ways of exploring what’s going on beneath the surface-to help you discover insights and skills that truly support your growth. I also believe spirituality is a source of meaning, hope, and resilience that is distinct from religious beliefs or practices. Whether you identify as religious, spiritual, both, or neither, I respect your values and will thoughtfully incorporate them into therapy only if they are important to you. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and evidence-based. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you gain insight, build practical coping skills, and reconnect with your strengths so you can move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Read more Show less

What Shari helps with

Specialties and approaches

Specializes in

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Approaches

Not specified yet

Also experienced with

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

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