Sharmen Rutherford, LPC-MHSP, LPC

Sharmen Rutherford is a licensed counselor with 16 years of experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, grief, self-harm, and the pressures that accompany major life transitions. She approaches each person with empathy and practical tools, aiming to offer strength, hope, and encouragement while helping clients build skills for a healthier future.

Sharmen is dually licensed as an LPC-MHSP and LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider - and holds advanced certifications in substance use and trauma work. She is an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, which reflects advanced training in substance use treatment, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, reflecting specialized training in trauma-informed care. She is also pursuing a certification as an Eating Disorders Specialist to deepen her work with food-related concerns.

Her practice draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices. Sharmen is a member of professional associations focused on addiction, trauma, and eating disorders, and she integrates clinical experience with ongoing professional learning to tailor care to each client. She is located in Alabama and is not currently accepting new clients.