Sharon Black

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 criminal justice. Sharon works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship problems, grief, parenting challenges, and related concerns. Sessions are practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on clear steps clients can use outside of sessions.

Sharon describes her style as direct but warm. She focuses on mind, body, and spirit so people feel more whole as they heal. Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods. These methods are used to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and manage strong emotions.

She has experience facilitating groups for substance use relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting. Her work has also included crisis prescreening and de-escalation. Sharon has supported people with mood disorders, PTSD and childhood trauma, and those coping with major life changes.

Sharon aims to collaborate on realistic goals and practical tools. She helps people practice skills between sessions and checks in on progress. The emphasis is on steady changes that fit into everyday life.

For people looking for straightforward, empathetic care for anger, addiction, or mood concerns, Sharon offers a steady, experienced presence and a focus on workable steps forward.

How Sharon’s Approaches Fit Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people identify values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it can help with anger, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them, which is useful for stress, depression, and mood management. Attachment-Based ideas pay attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy and relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon treats choice of method as a collaboration and will help figure out which tools match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She blends methods so that sessions are practical and focused on real-life steps.

Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written tools, worksheets, and skills practice between sessions to reinforce what is learned during meetings.