Sharleen King, LCSW

Sharleen King is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience in Virginia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem struggles. She emphasizes strengths and practical steps when people feel stuck. She believes each person knows their own story and brings resources to the work. Sharleen frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers support while clients try new ways of coping. She encourages small, manageable changes that lead toward clearer goals and more confidence. Her experience includes helping people navigate family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and multicultural challenges. She also addresses problems that follow disasters, domestic violence, and issues common to first responders. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them build routines that reduce stress. Sharleen pays attention to feelings of guilt, shame, and loss, and helps people explore forgiveness and life purpose when those matters come up. She also works with mood disorders, hoarding, infidelity, and dependent personality traits in straightforward, paced conversations. Her approach is steady and grounded. She supports people who want practical tools and clear next steps. To begin, people are invited to share what matters most to them and to move forward at a pace that feels right.

Therapeutic techniques and online support

Sharleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common technique involves structured problem-solving and behavioral strategies that help people break large problems into manageable steps and build helpful routines. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood regulation. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and related reactions by pacing conversations, naming the impact of events, and finding coping strategies that reduce distress; this helps people who have experienced abuse or overwhelming events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration lets the plan change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a workday or between errands. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings, use a shorter phone check-in when needed, or meet face to face on camera when deeper conversation helps.