Therapist profile
Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting
Continue with SharonAbout
- CBT techniques
- Acceptance work
- Attachment focus
About Sharon
Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and family-related concerns. Sharon also addresses parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, trauma, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy.
Her approach is straightforward and relatable. She blends practical talk with exercises drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-based work. Sessions often focus on daily routines, coping skills, and clearer communication. Sharon brings experience from outpatient settings and group facilitation for substance use, relapse prevention, anger management, and parenting skills.
Sharon uses attachment-focused ideas to help people better understand how past relationships influence present ones. She also incorporates elements from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These methods are used alongside client-centered conversation aimed at making therapy feel collaborative and respectful of each person's pace.
Clients who need help with substance use have been supported through individual work and group formats in her prior roles. She has experience with crisis prescreening and de-escalation and draws on that when people arrive in high-stress moments. Sharon is comfortable discussing grief, loss, and the impact of life transitions on daily functioning.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted, and Sharon notes that fees vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
How sessions work
How Sharon’s approaches translate to online work
Sharon draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered conversation. ACT focuses on helping people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and can make it easier to change communication and trust issues. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will collaborate with each person to test methods and adjust based on what helps most. That means trying skills in-session, reviewing how they fit into daily life, and shifting course if something does not feel useful. Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats are not detailed in her biography. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings or phone-only meetings when that helps with focus or bandwidth. A first step is completing the matching questionnaire so therapy can be set up around practical needs and goals.Areas of focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people manage parenting stress, family conflict, communication breakdowns, and related relationship strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and relatable, combining client-centered conversation with concrete skills from CBT and acceptance approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings and facilitating groups for substance use and parenting.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds DC LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and practices from Virginia.
Does she work with people in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.