Sharon Black

Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. She brings six years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, trauma and relationship challenges. Sharon also helps with career questions, self-esteem, parenting strain, grief, and issues related to intimacy and LGBT concerns.

She trained in social work after completing an undergraduate degree in sociology and criminal justice and then a Master of Social Work. Sharon has worked in outpatient settings and led groups for substance use relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting. She has experience as a certified substance abuse counselor and as a prescreener who responds to crisis and de-escalation situations.

Sharon’s style is direct but warm. She focuses on mind, body, and spirit and keeps conversations practical and focused on everyday life. Sessions emphasize clear skills and real steps that can be used between meetings.

Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused thinking, client-centered conversation, and elements of dialectical behavior techniques. These tools are chosen to match a person’s goals and situation.

Sharon collaborates with each person to set goals and track progress. She encourages straightforward talk about what is working and what needs to change. People who want structured skill-building alongside open, honest conversation may find her approach helpful.

How Sharon’s Methods Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and trying practical changes in behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and can help with trust, intimacy, and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss different methods and cooperate with the client to pick techniques that fit individual goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted as progress is tracked.

The practical benefits of working online are that therapy can fit more easily into a busy week and reduce travel time for appointments. Online sessions can make it simpler to check in during a work break, join from a different location, or avoid camera use if that feels better. Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before scheduling. Licensed professionals and therapists often use a mix of conversational coaching, skill-building exercises, and short between-session tasks that translate well to remote work.