Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW

Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, trauma and relationship or family conflict. She also supports those coping with grief, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, career pressures, and life changes related to aging or health. Sharon has six years of practice experience and works with clients across a range of challenges, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.

Her approach is straightforward and warm. She uses clear, honest conversation and aims to make therapy feel relatable. Sharon blends practical strategies with attention to how emotions, behaviors, and relationships connect. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based ideas to help clients notice patterns and try different choices.

Sharon also uses attachment-focused work to look at how early relationships shape current responses. She incorporates client-centered care so sessions follow each person’s pace and priorities. Dialectical skills are drawn on when people need tools for emotional regulation or managing intense feelings.

She has experience addressing substance use and has led groups for relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting. Sharon describes herself as ethical and grounded in professional standards while encouraging practical steps toward daily improvements.

To begin, readers can use the Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then handled according to the therapist’s availability and the subscription model in use.

How Sharon's Approaches Can Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to recognize thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on small, value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship experiences shape current reactions and helps people try new ways of forming connections and responding to conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. If something isn’t working, she can adjust the plan so sessions stay focused and useful.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use skills learned in sessions directly in their daily routines. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and tools for remote work so therapy remains practical and goal-focused.