Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW

Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, grief, and trauma and abuse. Sharon draws on six years of clinical experience and a background that includes group work and crisis de-escalation skills.

Her style is direct but warm. She aims to make sessions feel relatable and practical. People can expect conversations that focus on mind, body, and spirit to address whole-person needs rather than only symptoms.

Sharon uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. She has experience supporting people with substance use concerns, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and family conflict. She has also led groups for relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting.

Her experience includes working as a certified substance abuse counselor and serving as a prescreener for crisis situations. Sharon’s background includes an undergraduate degree in sociology and criminal justice and a master of social work degree. She practices within her professional and ethical boundaries.

Sessions are offered in English and Sharon is available to work with international clients as well. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How Sharon’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors to improve mood and function. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they’ll try methods and adapt them if something isn’t working.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with licensed professionals from different locations, which can be helpful when specific expertise is needed. Ask about format options when you schedule so you can pick times and a session length that fit your daily life.