Sharon Black, LICSW, LCSW

How Sharon’s Approaches Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships. Online sessions can use discussions and reflective exercises to help people notice patterns and build healthier ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. In remote sessions this often means clarifying what matters, then setting small, doable steps toward those values. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and pacing; the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads what to address.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest approaches that fit. Together they adjust methods over time if something is not working, so the work aligns with what the person wants to change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, skill practice, or when someone needs more flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules and to keep steady progress between sessions.