As a licensed therapist in North Carolina. Virginia and Washington, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on compassionate, holistic care, with deep expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. I'm particularly passionate about helping clients develop self-love, overcome isolation, and rediscover their life's purpose.
My therapeutic work focuses on creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore challenging experiences, including workplace stress, social anxiety, and personal struggles with shame and control. I have extensive experience working with women's issues, supporting survivors of sexual assault, and helping clients manage mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
Drawing from years of professional practice, I offer a warm, understanding approach that honors each person's unique journey. My goal is to empower clients to build resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and develop meaningful strategies for emotional healing and personal growth.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Control issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Love Sharon!!!! I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me!!!
Written on Jan 30, 2026 after therapy with Sharon for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Sharon is wonderful and very empathetic. I feel lucky to have her insight and guidance.
Written on Sep 17, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I started with severe depression that plagued me for years. With her guidance and hard work, I'm now able to have a new and rewarding life. Sharon's worked with me tirelessly. Focused on bringing about the most change. She was able to keep me from a depressive tailspin when I was at my wits end. When I found her; she saved my sanity, and gave me hope for a new life without depression.
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Sharon has helped me to recover from traumas suffered throughout my life - some that I didn’t even think were traumas. She has helped me recognize my inner child traumas and has helped me heal so I can be my best self.
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sharon is the best you can ask for. She mentored/advised me when I was at a dark place, that I thought I would never get to. She always kept the main thing the main thing but did it in her way and helped get me back on track in life. She always checked on me, always gave me great advice, always sent me diff worksheets to do to help me with my anxiety. She became like family almost in a great way she was on the journey with me throughout my time here through the good times and bad times. Sharon will always be in my heart for the impact she’s had in my life.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very understanding, compassionate, genuine.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Sharon is great
Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Working with Sharon has been absolutely amazing. From the start Sharon has really worked at getting to know me and I always felt completely excepted from her. For me my spiritual life is so important and she incorporated that into all of her sessions. I’ve graduated from therapy now but it is so comforting to know that if I need her I can come back to this app and get to talk to my same therapist. I’ve even been on Facebook and highly recommended this app to others. That is solely due to the care that I’ve gotten from Sharon.
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sharon is a jewel of a therapist. She is skilled at her trade and is genuinely gifted in her area of expertise as well as highly educated. I will and have referred her as an excellent councilor. I'm very thankful for her help in navigating my "stuff" as she keeps me focused and moving forward.
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, anger management, and adhd
Sharon has been so helpful to me! She makes me feel loved, appreciated and valued as a person! She understands what my needs are and works very hard with me to achieve them. I have come so far in my journey and most of it is because of her guidance :-)
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 10 months
Sharon is thoughtful and professional. She helps me be more aware of my mood and provides wonderful coping strategies.
Written on Oct 16, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
Sharon is an exceptional therapist who is understanding and an expertise. Therapy with Sharon has provided tangible improvements to my life using the tools she has provided and taught.
Written on Sep 11, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Sharon is a great listener and super helpful in helping me process things.
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great support, I can definitely tell she listens. It feels good to be heard and she offers me the advice and suggestions that I need. I can already tell a difference in my mood and how I am coping after just a few weeks and I think I owe it in large part to Sharon.
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
In the short time we have worked together, Sharon has understood exactly where I am coming from and what my needs are, that's a first with anyone I have worked with previously. A refreshing change to feel more confident in sharing with her and knowing I will get a response I can use.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sharon has helped me through a lot and has given me the right tools to be a better version of me. She has a very calming presence and is so easy to talk to you. She listens to my concerns and will bring them up in later conversation, so you know she is listening and really cares about you. She truly helped me get out of a very dark place and I feel like a whole new person. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve been on a journey of mental and emotional healing with Sharon for almost a year now and I see the change in my mindset and emotional state. It is very easy to talk with her. I genuinely feel she cares about my well being and the work she does. I feel blessed to walk through the intimate details of my life with her patience and encouragement in the process.
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Incredible insight and sensitivity. She senses and and is incredibly intuitive. She provides empathy while incorporating medical knowledge and intuition . Compassion is given with truth, honesty and guidance for healing and growth. A perfect balance of compassionate care, incredible insight while providing amazing knowledge and instruction for recovery.
Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
At a time of crisis, Sharon Woodard was present, active and authentic in listening and responding to my circumstance. She is attentive and initiates contact, while also providing trust and the tools needed to aid healing on your own personal time. An important contact for sanity in Spring 2020.
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Sharon is the perfect fit for me as a counselor. I had been with someone else locally last year and the difference is like night and day. Sharon tries to help me help myself without judgement. She sympathizes with what I am going through and understands that my transitions, though necessary, are not easy. I feel so blessed to have her in my corner.
Written on Apr 01, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I would like to thank Sharon for what she has done. She has helped me to put my life together. I was in a dark place. But, using the tools that she has provided me has helped pull things together again. I cannot thank her enough for her patience and listening ear.
Written on Mar 13, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Sharon is incredible! She is resilient in partnering with you to help you navigate the struggles you may have while very professionally holding you accountable for putting in the work in bettering yourself. Sharon has a wonderful way of putting you at ease and making you feel comfortable no matter the situation.
Written on Jan 23, 2021 after therapy with Sharon for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Sharon Woodard is incredible. When I first began working with her a few months ago I was at my lowest. Her caring energy, listening ear, thoughtful responses, and attention to detail helped nurse me out of my dark corner. Sharon helped me realize I can get through my pain and suffering. Her timely responses to my messages and journal entries made me feel understood and cared for. She utilizes resources like worksheets and information to encourage healthy coping mechanisms. She helped me understand what I was going through. Sharon is truly a rare treasure. She is the most kind, patient, and professional counselor I have had the pleasure of working with. I just want to say, thank you for everything Sharon. My life has so much more meaning these days because of your endless encouragement, support, and guidance ❤️
Written on Dec 17, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
She is angel to me. She is able to provide love and light to help me rationalize my life.
Written on Dec 06, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I have learned so much working with Sharon. She has taught me a lot about why the narcissistic person in my life behaves & speaks the way he does. This helps me in my responding to him when our paths cross. I feel equipped to better deal with him going forward. I am truly grateful I had Sharon’s guidance & insight during the hardest parts of my recovery.
Written on Nov 19, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
Very pleased with Sharon.
Written on Oct 22, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Sharon was amazing! I started speaking with her during a really rough time in my life and even though we only talked for a few short months she made such a positive impact on my life. She helped me through things I had been struggling with for so long and really made me feel comfortable and safe and positive! I would recommend her to anyone! Sharon is the BOMB
Written on Oct 09, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Sharon is wonderful. I feel heard and supported and am very grateful for her expertise in navigating life’s tricky moments.
Written on Oct 02, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
My sessions with her have been so helpful. She is a great listener and provides clarity and encouragement when I need it. I have been able to unload some major emotional burdens in our sessions and I can tell the difference in my life.
Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 3 months
Sharon Woodard was an incredible help. She worked with me through some very difficult times in my life and we would have continued if I had been able to keep paying for BetterHelp. Sharon was kind, thoughtful, a good listener, and she gave me much needed advice. I appreciated that she gave me a direction to go rather than waiting for me to figure it out. I really valued our time together and I'm glad we were matched.
Written on Aug 15, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I wish everyone had a Sharon. The world would be a better place.
Written on Aug 08, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I had to stop my therapy. I thought I could handle it on my own. After 2 months im back, in worse shape then when I stopped. I love Sharon, she has helped me so much!
Written on Aug 01, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I knew from the moment I spoke to Ms. Woodard that she was a great fit for me and a calming presence in my times of need.
Written on Jul 30, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I suffer from anxiety, Sharons voice calms me. She has a soothing voice that really helps in relaxing me during our sessions.
She listens, suggests, asks questions and helps me explore my feelings and thoughts on a deeper level than I have ever done.
Sharon is helping me to look at myself differently and come to terms with issues in my life.
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Sharon is an excellent counselor, listener. She has sat and listened to all of my emotions, feelings, venting’s, ramblings in a very short period of time to get caught up with everything. I highly recommend her, she has help me out a lot and giving me a peace of mind and continues to help me.
Written on Jul 25, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Sharon has been so wonderful and I really enjoy the help she gives me. I get a lot of value out of it.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sharon has been counseling me for a little while now and it's amazing to see the progress I've made since I first started. I came to her struggling after a breakup and having her to go to with hard emotions helped me have a safe outlet to heal. She's helped me regain my confidence and move on from the breakup.
Written on Jul 10, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sharon is amazing at what she does. She listens well and helps me see things in a different perspective, which allows a lot of things to click for me. She is really genuine, caring and a pleasure to have as my counselor.
Written on Jun 06, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’ve been in therapy a few times in my life and never felt like I was listened to that I was being helped and in just one session Sharon has already made me feel I’m in a safe place being listened to and given things to do to help me cope and understand things.. and for me that is everything!
Written on Jun 05, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Just in the last few weeks that i have been talking with Sharon i feel that she is very compassionate and understanding. She listens and addresses my needs and what is bothering me and we talk through it. She wants to get to know me so she can help me achieve what i am looking for in a counselor. She is great and i am thankful that i Betterhelp set me up with her!
Written on Jun 02, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sharon Woodard is an awesome counselor. She is helping me meet my therapy goals and is patient and understanding.
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Sharon is awesome counsel. Who is patient and willing to walk along with you to meet your goals.
Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Sharon is very patient and does her best to understand you struggles. She's great at helping you understand yourself so you are able to set realistic goals. It took me awhile to trust the process for my own reasons, but Sharon was patient and encouraged me to be open and patient with myself to combat the very things that bought me here. I'm grateful and hopeful that I will be a better version of myself.
Written on May 05, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
My counselor listens to me and provides strategies to help aid in the areas that I need help in. She keeps communication with me, which I appreciate. Sometimes I send messages to her beyond midnight and she is responsive when needed.
Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
My first few weeks with Sharon have been very helpful and insightful. Sharon has shown me great care and respect and I really enjoyed my session(s) with her thus far. I highly recommend her to others who would be interested in online counseling.
Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Sharon Woodard is receptive, highly intuitive and proactive when it comes to meeting my needs, and helping me work towards the goals I have. She is not full of fluff that I have encountered in counseling before, she has research-backed suggestions and tools to help you help yourself. If you are serious about getting to the heart of your concerns, I would without a doubt suggest Sharon.
Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sharon is great! I feel comfortable talking to her about my issues & from the very beginning I feel progress and things have been brought to the surface that help me better understand myself!
Written on Apr 22, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am so thankful I found Sharon! I have been to several counselors in the past that I never truly felt like would be able to help. I can discuss whatever I need and not feel judged. I am truly grateful.
Written on Mar 26, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Sharon has been incredible! She is understanding and extremely supportive while also encouraging growth! I highly recommend her! She is very responsive and helpful!
Written on Mar 23, 2020 after therapy with Sharon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
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