Therapist profile
Sharif Walker, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW-C
- License
- LCSW-C, Maryland / 24365
- NPI
- 1306480280
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Codependency concerns
About Sharif
Sharif Walker is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 14 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses codependency and related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, substance use, and family of origin problems.
He offers individual work that focuses on what is happening now and how patterns developed over time. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Conversations cover coping skills, communication, boundary-setting, and ways to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.
Walker has worked across age groups and cultural backgrounds. That experience shapes how he listens for patterns that repeat across relationships. He pays attention to how past hurts and family dynamics affect current choices and reactions.
In therapy he helps people name unhelpful habits, practice saying no, and try different ways of handling conflict. He uses practical strategies to manage strong emotions and improve interactions with others. He also supports people dealing with separation, blended family issues, and problems connected to substance use.
People who want clear steps and steady support tend to do well with his approach. To get started, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session to map out goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Sharif uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps people change patterns and manage symptoms. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral work, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to respond differently. This can help with anxiety, low mood, and people-pleasing patterns.Another helpful approach is attachment-focused work, which pays attention to how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in current relationships. That kind of focus can make it easier to identify codependent patterns and try new ways of relating. Both approaches use clear steps and homework-like practice between sessions to build new habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful.
Practical benefits of working online with a licensed professional include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to check in during a lunch break, use brief phone check-ins when bandwidth is limited, or keep therapy consistent while schedules change. Confirm the available session formats before booking so the format suits daily life and scheduling needs.
Areas of focus
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Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on codependency and attachment-related problems.
How would he describe his way of working?
His approach is practical and goal-focused, with conversations about coping skills, boundary-setting, and communication to change repeating patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working with people across different ages and cultural backgrounds.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW-C (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.