Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
How Sharon works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia, District of Columbia
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sharon
Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship problems. She brings six years of clinical experience and a practical, straightforward approach to sessions. Sharon speaks English and works with clients in Virginia and international clients through online formats.
She uses short, focused conversations to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions often include skill-building for coping, managing strong emotions, and reducing conflict.
Background and approach
Sharon combines approaches that emphasize present-moment action, changing unhelpful thinking, and strengthening close bonds. Sharon draws on a background in social work and prior study in sociology and criminal justice. Her work has included supporting people with substance use concerns, grief, trauma and complex mood conditions.
She has also facilitated groups on anger management, relapse prevention, conflict resolution, and parenting skills. Her style is direct and warm. She aims to make sessions feel relatable and practical.
Clients can expect clear tools, real-world examples, and collaborative planning. Sharon emphasizes whole-person wellbeing, attending to thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines. She helps people set small, achievable goals and track progress over time.
The focus is on skills you can use between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
What Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sharon's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sharon lists
- 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
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life
Sharon commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters most to them and take actions that align with their values, even when feelings are uncomfortable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to spot and change unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits, which can help with anger, anxiety, and depression.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Sharon will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She explains options, checks in about progress, and adjusts the plan as needed so therapy stays focused and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, flexible contacts when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent despite busy schedules or travel.
Questions people ask about Sharon
What issues does Sharon support?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct, warm, and practical. Sessions focus on clear skills and steps clients can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
Sharon has six years of outpatient therapy experience and background in social work, sociology, and criminal justice.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds DC LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and practices from Virginia.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the U.S.?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Sharon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.