Sharon Garland, LCSW, CSW

Sharon Garland is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and the everyday challenges that make life feel harder. Sharon aims to make it easier to talk about what’s going on and to find practical ways forward.

She uses straightforward approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. Sharon also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, usable changes rather than long lectures.

Sharon often helps people cope with grief, trauma and abuse, caregiving strain, compassion fatigue, and burnout. She also supports those dealing with relationship stress, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, and career decisions. She will listen for the patterns that keep causing pain and work with clients to test different ways of responding.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She encourages honest talk and practical problem solving. The goal is to build tools you can use between sessions so progress continues outside the appointment.

People who reach out usually want clear steps and a steady listener. Sharon helps clients set realistic goals and track small wins. If you want a therapist who combines real-world strategies with steady support, she may be a good fit.

Approaches and How They Work Online

Sharon uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT works well for anxiety, mood problems, and obsessive thinking by breaking large problems into manageable steps. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients clarify personal values and take committed action even when strong emotions are present; that approach can be useful for grief, stress, and persistent worry. Client-centered techniques are part of her style too, offering a listening, nonjudgmental space so clients can lead the conversation and find their own solutions.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Sharon will talk with clients about goals, try out methods, and adjust based on what helps most. The work is collaborative, with small experiments and practical homework to see what fits each person's life and needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful when you want face-to-face interaction and real-time visual feedback. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging give quick check-ins, brief coaching, or continuing support between longer appointments. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy schedule.