- 35 years experience
- Strengths based
- Virginia based
About Sharleen
Sharleen King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of professional experience in Virginia. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma, and problems with self-esteem. She approaches work with respect for each person's history and strengths.
Across her long career she emphasizes practical support and steady guidance. She listens to each person’s story and helps identify what is getting in the way of everyday functioning. Conversations center on clear goals and small, achievable steps rather than jargon or long lectures.
Sharleen supports people coping with complex life issues such as family of origin concerns, grief, and the emotional impact of adoption and foster care. She also brings experience with domestic violence, first responder stress, and multicultural concerns. Her work includes addressing guilt, shame, forgiveness, and finding purpose at midlife.
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and helps them build on what already works. She aims to create a steady, practical space for people to try new ways of handling problems.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, problem-focused planning, and support for building confidence. Sessions are geared toward day-to-day improvements that add up over time.
Approaches that guide online work and recovery
Sharleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional insight. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks larger issues into smaller tasks to try between sessions; this helps when anxiety or mood symptoms make daily life feel overwhelming.She also emphasizes strengths-based work, which means identifying existing abilities and building on them to increase confidence and coping. That approach is useful for people recovering from trauma, managing bipolar mood swings, or rebuilding after relationship ruptures.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful and what isn’t.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into their schedule, reduces travel time, and allows more flexibility around work or caregiving. Talk with the therapist when you start to decide how sessions can best fit your day and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sharleen help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and self-esteem struggles, plus related issues such as guilt, shame, hoarding, and life-purpose questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on practical steps and goal-oriented conversations to help clients make steady changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional work experience and has supported people across a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is Sharleen licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients as indicated.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options when you schedule to know what formats are available.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's listed availability.