- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia, District of Columbia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Sharon
Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She brings six years of outpatient therapy experience and a background in sociology and social work. Sharon works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and related issues.
Her approach is straightforward and warm. Sharon likes honest conversations and practical steps. She pays attention to how thoughts, emotions, and daily routines affect well-being.
Background and approach
Sharon draws on several common therapy methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches. She uses these tools to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and strengthen important relationships. She has experience supporting people through substance use concerns and has led groups for relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting skills.
Sharon also has training in crisis prescreening and de-escalation and uses those skills when situations become urgent. Sessions are offered in English and Sharon is available to work with clients in different time zones. Her style focuses on collaboration - setting goals together and choosing strategies that fit each person's life.
She encourages small changes that add up to better coping and clearer priorities. Sharon aims to help people feel more able to handle life’s ups and downs. She supports practical problem solving, building stronger relationships, and finding ways to manage stress so daily life becomes more manageable.
What Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sharon helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sharon lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapy approaches and online options that fit busy lives
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and committing to actions that match your values. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and making life changes when old habits get in the way.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. It is practical for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies that can be practiced between sessions.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help people understand relationship struggles and improve connection and communication.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Sharon will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Plans can change as goals shift, and techniques are picked to fit each person’s daily life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are closest to face-to-face work and useful for longer sessions and deep conversations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, practice between sessions, or when writing feels easier than talking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep progress going across different locations.
Questions people ask about Sharon
What concerns does Sharon commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family conflict, parenting challenges, trauma and grief among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct with an emphasis on honest conversation and practical steps. She focuses on mind, body, and spirit in everyday terms.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Sharon has six years of outpatient practice, experience leading groups for relapse prevention and parenting, and background in crisis prescreening and de-escalation.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and is licensed in Virginia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Sharon accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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