- Warm and direct
- Practical skill building
- Mind-body-spirit focus
About Sharon
Sharon brings six years of outpatient therapy experience and a background in sociology, criminal justice, and social work. She draws on work with substance use concerns and group facilitation for relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting skills. Her experience also includes crisis prescreening and de-escalation work.
Her approach is direct but warm. She focuses on mind, body, and spirit so people feel more whole. Sessions tend to be practical, conversational, and aimed at clear next steps that fit a person’s life and goals.
Sharon uses a mix of methods to match the person in front of her. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. She collaborates with clients to pick tools that make sense for their situation.
Sharon works in English and accepts international clients. Her practice follows professional ethical standards and emphasizes honest, respectful collaboration to help people move forward.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change behavior and mood. It can help with depression, anxiety, and coping skills.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then recommend and try strategies that fit. This is collaborative, so adjustments are made based on what helps in practice.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep therapy consistent during transitions or while managing family and work demands. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT tools to an online setting so clients practice skills between sessions and track real-life progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sharon address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is open, honest, and warm. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
Sharon has six years of outpatient therapy experience, an undergraduate degree in sociology and criminal justice, and a master of social work. She has worked with substance use concerns and led groups for relapse prevention and anger management.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.