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LICSW, LCSW

Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Sharon

Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as parenting, career challenges, self-esteem, and the impacts of life transitions, alongside additional focus areas like caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and substance-related concerns. Sharon brings six years of clinical experience to her work and draws on this background to help clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Her approach blends evidence-based strategies with a warm, straightforward style that emphasizes mind-body-spirit balance and practical skills. Sharon uses therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs.

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering several formats to fit different lifestyles. Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability, with subscription-based plans that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sharon uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide her online work. ACT helps clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful actions, which can aid people struggling with anxiety, stress, or life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms, which is often useful for depression, anxiety, and mood instability.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Sharon works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration allows techniques to be adjusted over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive to progress and changing circumstances.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from a licensed professional from various locations and to integrate skill practice into daily life between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sharon commonly address?
She works with many difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her manner is warm and direct, combining honesty with relatability while focusing on mind-body-spirit balance and practical coping skills.
What background and experience does she bring?
Sharon has six years of clinical experience and has worked with clients on substance use concerns, group facilitation for relapse prevention and anger management, and crisis prescreening and de-escalation.
What are her professional credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with license details DC LICSW LC200001652 and VA LCSW 0904012232, and practices in Virginia.
Does she speak other languages or see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that clients can cancel at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to Sharon's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Virginia, District of Columbia

Languages

English

What Sharon can help with

Sharon Black works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, anger management, and depression.

Sharon works with clients dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, childhood traumas, PTSD, relationships, and family conflict.

Sharon works with clients with Substance use disorders.

Sharon works with Crisis situation and De-escalation.

How Sharon approaches therapy

Sharon's clinical approaches include 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, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Sharon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, with 6 years of clinical experience.