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Sharon Black

Compassionate, practical therapy for complex life issues

LICSW, LCSW Virginia

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Sharon

Sharon Black is a licensed social worker who offers therapeutic support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also addresses related areas such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, codependency, domestic violence, and substance use problems. Sharon brings six years of clinical experience and a practical, experience-informed perspective to her work in Virginia.

Her style blends directness with warmth, emphasizing mind, body, and spirit to help clients feel more integrated. Sharon draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, tailoring techniques to individual needs rather than following a single fixed approach.

She is licensed as an LICSW and LCSW in DC and Virginia respectively and offers services in English. Sharon accepts international clients and provides a range of remote session formats to accommodate different schedules and circumstances.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Sharon commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support online clients. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-based action and developing psychological flexibility, helping people cope with difficult emotions while moving toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy also informs her work by exploring relational patterns and how early bonds influence present-day relationships and reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon discusses clients' goals, preferences, and presenting concerns to determine which methods to emphasize, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to match what proves most helpful.

Online therapy with Sharon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain consistency when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured work such as CBT skill-building, ACT exercises, and attachment-focused conversations in ways that adapt to each client’s needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sharon address?
Sharon works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, family and relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm yet direct, focusing on mind, body, and spirit while collaborating with clients to find practical strategies that fit their lives.
What is Sharon's clinical background?
She has six years of experience providing outpatient therapy and has worked with clients facing mood disorders, trauma, substance use concerns, and family conflict.
What credentials and location are listed for Sharon?
Sharon holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with DC LICSW LC200001652 and VA LCSW 0904012232, and she practices in Virginia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Services are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for remote sessions.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist 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