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 helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, trauma, relationship problems, grief, parenting concerns, and changes in life circumstances. Sharon draws on six years of clinical experience to provide grounded, practical support.

Her sessions are straightforward and warm. She keeps conversations honest and uses everyday language so people can follow along. Sharon focuses on helping clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and then works with them to try new strategies that fit daily life.

Sharon blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take action that matters to them. Attachment-based ideas guide work on close relationships and how early bonds affect current patterns.

She also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior ideas to keep sessions respectful and solution-focused. Sharon has experience supporting people with substance use and has run groups for relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting skills.

Sessions are offered in English and Sharon accepts international clients. She practices with a focus on realistic goals and steady progress, collaborating with each person to shape the pace and focus of therapy.

How Sharon’s Approaches Work Online

Sharon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete skills to change behavior. CBT often focuses on practical exercises and short-term goals that translate well to online sessions.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and commit to meaningful actions even when feelings are difficult. ACT techniques often include short experiential exercises and guided questions that work in video or chat formats.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and mix methods that fit each person. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow visual cues and longer, deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a quieter connection is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when people prefer writing over speaking. These options make therapy flexible and easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.