Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW

Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and trauma. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Sharon practices in Virginia and brings six years of outpatient therapy experience to her work.

She uses a direct but warm style in sessions. Conversations are honest and relatable. Sharon pays attention to how mind, body, and spirit interact and encourages small changes that add up over time.

Her approach draws on several practical methods. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports identifying values and taking steps toward them. Attachment-based work looks at how relationships shape feelings and reactions.

Sharon has worked with people living with bipolar disorder and substance use concerns, and she has run groups for relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting. She has experience with crisis prescreening and de-escalation and aims to match strategies to each person’s situation.

She offers collaborative care that focuses on daily life and realistic goals. To start, Sharon asks people to share what matters most and then builds a plan with practical steps. Her tone is down-to-earth and focused on helping people regain steady footing.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and then take steps toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and values-driven changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to see what works; it is often used for anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, which can help with intimacy and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon will talk with each person about goals, life demands, and what feels comfortable. She tailors methods from these approaches to match needs, and she invites clients to give feedback so the plan can change as progress happens.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for international clients to connect with licensed professionals in Virginia. Ask about the available formats and scheduling to pick what suits your routine best.