Therapist profile
Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - Codependency and addictions
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Virginia / 0904012232; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200001652
- NPI
- 1154933737
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
About
- ACT and CBT
- Substance use groups
- Anger management
About Sharon
Sharon Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, family conflict, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and parenting. Sharon also supports people facing life changes, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and codependency-related patterns.
Sharon trained in social work after studying sociology and criminal justice at the undergraduate level and then completing a master of social work. She has hands-on experience in outpatient settings and has run group programs for substance use relapse prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, and parenting topics. Her background includes work with trauma, PTSD, and crisis de-escalation situations.
In sessions she uses several practical therapy approaches. These include acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice their values and take committed action, cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and attachment-informed work to look at how past relationships affect present patterns. Dialectical behavior strategies and client-centered techniques also appear in her practice when helpful.
Sharon aims for straightforward communication and an approachable manner. She focuses on mind, body, and spirit when clients want to address multiple areas of life. She practices within her professional ethical guidelines and scope of work as a DC LICSW and VA LCSW.
People considering therapy with Sharon typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are offered in English. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. In remote work this can mean short exercises between sessions and focused practice on valued actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns, using structured worksheets and activity planning that fit well into video or phone check-ins. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current expectations and communication, helping clients name patterns and try new ways of connecting.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sharon treats this as a collaboration - she will listen to your concerns and preferences, then suggest which methods to try and adjust them as you go. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel practical and relevant to daily life.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work, quieter routines, or short check-ins between commitments. Remote work can support homework, regular skill practice, and group or individual formats when available, and helps fit therapy into an everyday schedule without promising a specific session type.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family conflict, trauma and related issues such as codependency and grief.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses direct, relatable communication and mixes practical techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment work, and client-centered approaches.
How long has she been practicing?
She has six years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings and running group programs for substance use and other concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds DC LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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