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Hello, my name is Sharon M. Black and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an undergraduate degree in sociology /criminal justice and graduate degree in social work (MSW). I am licensed in the state of Virginia and have been providing outpatient therapy for over 5 years with an abundance of life experience that can benefit many of my clients. In addition, I have experience working with clients dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, childhood traumas, PTSD, relationships and family conflict. I am also a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and have worked and helped clients with Substance use disorders. I further have experience in facilitating groups for Substance abuse/relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting. In addition, I am a certified prescreener and specializes in dealing with Crisis situation and De-escalation.
My counseling style is open and honest but warm and relatable. I like to focus on mind, body and spirit; as a person needs to feel whole and well in all three areas. I practice in my scope of expertise that is bond by my own ethical principles as well as a professional code of ethics.
I look forward to collaborating with you so that you can live your best and most productive life.
Additional areas of focus: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, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous 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
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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DC LCSW LC200001652
VA LCSW 0904012232
Reviews
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Great therapist
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
So far, she’s great!
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sharon I really appreciate your advice and support. She’s pretty amazing
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I decided to go back to in person therapy which is why I discontinued working with Sharon. She is a great therapist and I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sharon is amazing. I would not have taken care of many things if I didn't work with her.
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sharon was great in helping me uncover patterns and trends that I’ve carried since my childhood into my now adult life. Working with her has opened up my perspective about myself and the relationships around me in a positive way. I’m truly grateful for her service and our sessions!
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sharon helped give me a lot of much needed perspective on a lot of things, and was a great source of support and wisdom during a difficult time. She’s very warm and patient and I could not recommend her enough.
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Sharon always makes me feel comfortable and I really value the advice and tips she has given me throughout our sessions. I feel like she gives me applicable advice that I can take into my day to day life.
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Excellent therapist! Definitely saw and felt a positive change after a few weeks of seeing her.
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I've only had 1 meeting so far with Sharon, but it was very helpful. She asked questions and listened to my answers and provided feedback. I'm excited for future sessions!
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, adhd, anger management, and addictions
Best therapist I have had
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Sharon helped me make life affecting decisions in a positive way.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Listens very well and can interpret very well
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks
Great Therapist so far!
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I’ve grown and learned so much. I am thankful to do this healing work with Mrs. Black.
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sharon empowered me. After my sessions with her I feel renewed and confident to overcome my obstacles. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with her.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sharon is absolutely wonderful! I have been having therapy with her for nearly 3 months and am such a stronger person because of her. Sharon is so warm, approachable and positive and a credit to BetterHelp. Thank you for everything!
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sharon is a great therapist and person. We have some similarities in the way that we think and it made our sessions flow so much easier.
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I had my skepticism about therapy and enjoyed self reflecting. However this pandemic made me realize that I need help. Sharon has been tremendous help. I feel like I can trust her and she listens. She’s gentle and direct. I enjoy our sessions and can see the difference they’ve made. It’s only been a few sessions but I already feel like she is the family member that I needed, the friend that I needed. I would highly recommend. She’s warm and welcoming. Sometimes you can feel like a mess and judged but with her I feel safe with her and trust her with the truth. I look forward to opening up more. This is my first experience with therapy and she’s made such a positive impression.
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Ms. Sharon is a great therapist. We connected very easily and as time went on I became very comfortable with her.
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sharon is very good.
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Mrs. Black has been a wonderful help to me. She listens and draws from her own life experience to assist me with the help I need. She listens well and offers constructive comments and ideas to help me come up with solutions. I highly recommend her!
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, grief, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Sharon has been such a blast to get to know and better unpack emotions that has been lingering for years.
Written on Dec 06, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month
She is the best
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
I only got to spend a short amount of time with Sharon, unfortunately. She is attentive, kind, and gets right to the point. She explained things to me in a way that I had not heard before, even as someone who has gone to therapy numerous times in the past. She is wonderful and I highly, highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Sharon is absolutely the best. She really listens to you and doesn’t make you feel like you or your feelings don’t matter. She has an aura that makes it easy for you to open up and in sessions it feels like a conversation rather than an awkward encounter. She is definitely my motivator as well and is challenging me in my journey. 10/10 would recommend!!
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Sharon is wonderful! She is down to earth and relatable.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I have just recently started sessions with Sharon and I am already feeling very good about the work we are doing. She is patient, kind, and understanding. She is my cheerleader and that is just what I need right now. We do not live in the traumas of the past, we look to the happiness of the future.
Written on Sep 12, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
She is a great counselor
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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