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LICSW, LCSW

Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Sharon

Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia who offers support for stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on six years of clinical experience to help people navigating emotional pain, family conflict, mood disruptions, and substance use concerns. Sharon’s background in social work and long engagement with outpatient care inform a practical, grounded approach to recovery and coping.

Her style blends directness with warmth, encouraging exploration of mind, body, and spirit to restore a sense of balance. She uses evidence-informed methods such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Sharon also has experience facilitating groups focused on relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting, and she has training in crisis prescreening and de-escalation. Sessions are offered in formats that accommodate different schedules and locations, including options for international clients who communicate in English.

How specific approaches translate to online care

Internal Family Systems helps people notice and dialogue with different parts of themselves - for example protective or wounded aspects - to reduce internal conflict and promote greater self-leadership. This approach can be useful for trauma responses, internal shame, and conflicted emotions that interfere with relationships and daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even amid difficult thoughts or feelings. It emphasizes mindfulness and building psychological flexibility, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to identify which methods or combination of methods best match their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and adapt interventions over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy routines or different time zones. These varied formats allow for continuity of care and frequent touchpoints for skill practice, check-ins, and support while working on personal goals with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sharon commonly address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and substance use.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is direct yet warm and relatable, emphasizing mind-body-spirit balance and collaborative problem solving. She blends client-centered listening with practical interventions to support daily functioning.
What is Sharon's professional background?
She holds social work degrees and brings six years of outpatient therapy experience, plus work leading groups for relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting.
Which credentials and location are listed for her practice?
She is licensed as LICSW and LCSW with registration details DC LICSW LC200001652 and VA LCSW 0904012232, and she practices in Virginia.
Can clients who do not live in the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for clients located outside the U.S.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Virginia, District of Columbia

Languages

English