- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Life purpose
About Sharleen
Sharleen King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 35 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-esteem concerns. Sharleen also lists life purpose among her areas of focus.
She begins by treating the person as the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on identifying strengths that can be used to face current problems. Conversations are practical and direct, aimed at helping people take small steps that fit their life.
Sharleen brings long experience to problems that can feel overwhelming. She has also worked with issues related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, first responder issues, and multicultural matters. Other topics she supports people with include family of origin issues, guilt and shame, infidelity, and coping after disasters.
In session she listens for what is getting in the way of progress and helps people test different ways of responding. She talks through strategies for mood management, building confidence, and handling relationship fallout. Her approach is practical and grounded in methods that have been shown to help people make steady changes.
People who come for help often want clearer direction about what matters next. Sharleen focuses on actionable steps you can try between sessions and on refining what works as you move forward. If you are considering therapy to sort out a life change or regain momentum, she encourages completing the match questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Sharleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on mood management and behavioral changes, helping people notice patterns, try small shifts, and track what reduces depressive or anxious symptoms. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed methods that help people process distressing experiences at a pace they can handle and restore functioning in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and adjust strategies as progress is reviewed. Clients help shape the plan and decide which tools to try between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, avoid travel time, or have a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. It also allows people who live elsewhere to connect with a Virginia-based LCSW and continue regular work on stress, mood, and life purpose concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses related topics like life purpose, midlife concerns, and family of origin issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She treats the client as the expert on their story and focuses on identifying strengths. Sessions aim for practical steps and strategies that can be tested between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mood, trauma, and adjustment issues. That experience includes work on multicultural and first responder concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.