Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW

Virginia · 6 years in practice

Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904012232 · expires June 2027
LICSW, District of Columbia: LC200001652 · expires April 2028
NPI: 1154933737 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Sharon

Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She brings six years of clinical experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and many life changes. Sharon writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person she meets.

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She offers straightforward talk therapy that connects feelings to everyday choices.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on understanding patterns, calming intense emotions, and finding small changes that make daily life easier. Sharon uses a mix of methods drawn from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she pays attention to emotions and relationships, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, and supports values-based action.

She adapts these methods to each person rather than sticking to a single formula. She has worked with people facing addiction, bipolar disorder, parenting stress, intimacy concerns, and identity-related worries. She also has experience leading groups for relapse prevention, anger management, and parenting skills.

Sharon emphasizes a whole-person view - mind, body, and spirit - when planning care. In sessions she aims to be honest and warm. She collaborates with each person to set goals and track progress.

Sharon accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English from her Virginia practice.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Emotion, Values, and Connection in Online Care

Sharon draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and work with strong feelings that influence relationships and daily life. EFT-style work focuses on how emotions shape connection and helps people notice and shift interaction patterns that cause pain.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Attachment-based ideas inform her attention to early relationship patterns and how they affect current bonds and reactions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. Sharon will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then tailor methods together. She sees therapy as collaborative and adjusts techniques as needs evolve.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Video is useful for deeper emotional work and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or to fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins and flexible communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work when travel or relocation occurs.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Sharon address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship issues, grief, parenting stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, honest, and practical. She focuses on emotions, daily patterns, and small changes that improve functioning.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Sharon holds social work degrees and has six years of outpatient therapy experience, including work with substance use and group facilitation.

What credentials and location are listed for Sharon?

She is listed as LICSW and LCSW with licensure in Virginia.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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