Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW
Practical, narrative-focused support for life challenges
Details
| Name | Sharon Black |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW, LCSW |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia, District of Columbia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Sharon
Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia. She has six years of clinical experience offering practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma, and relationship issues. Sharon speaks English and works with people who are also dealing with grief, intimacy struggles, parenting concerns, and life changes.
Her style is warm, direct, and down-to-earth. She aims for honest conversation and uses everyday language to help people name what feels hard.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps people can try between meetings. Sharon draws on Narrative approaches to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to help people notice patterns, clarify values, and strengthen close connections.
Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used when practical skill-building is helpful. Her background includes outpatient therapy work in Virginia and experience supporting people with substance use, relapse prevention groups, anger management, and parenting classes. Sharon also has experience with crisis prescreening and de-escalation in clinical settings.
Sessions are offered through a variety of online formats. Sharon aims to collaborate so people set realistic goals and find approaches that fit their life. The first conversations are used to choose the right next steps together.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things Sharon works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sharon directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sharon directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Sharon often blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people rewrite troubling personal stories and connect their actions to what matters most. Narrative work helps separate the person from the problem, and ACT adds simple exercises to notice thoughts and commit to value-driven steps.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape reactions and coping patterns. That perspective can make it easier to identify repeating patterns in relationships and build more satisfying connections.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Sharon will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan as progress or challenges become clearer. She treats the process as collaborative and practical rather than fixed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief skill practice, and people who prefer written conversation. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while still working on real change.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Sharon focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sharon offers a warm, honest, and relatable approach. She uses straightforward talk and practical steps to help people make changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and brings six years of outpatient therapy experience, including work with substance use and group programs for relapse prevention and anger management.
Where is Sharon licensed and based?
She is licensed in Virginia with the credentials DC LICSW and VA LCSW and practices from that region.
Which languages are used during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sharon also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled for sessions?
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 Sharon?
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