- Client-centered approach
- Skills-based techniques
- Supportive and validating
About Sharon
Sharon Hollandsworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four decades of experience. She has worked in community mental health and community health centers in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina. Sharon approaches therapy with a practical, problem-solving focus alongside a client-centered attitude.
She begins by asking what feels difficult and what the person wants from counseling. That assessment guides how sessions proceed, and it continues to shape the work over time. Sharon aims to create a supportive and validating space while helping people name their concerns.
Sharon introduces skills training to build coping tools. These practices include techniques to help with focus, relaxation, and managing strong emotions. She also helps people practice interpersonal and problem-solving skills when decisions or plans are needed.
Her broad specialty list includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, sleep concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, anger, eating concerns, parenting, career shifts, bipolar disorder, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. She works with these topics using clear, concrete strategies rather than abstract language.
Sessions are described as collaborative and steady. Sharon encourages people to explore at their own pace while learning skills that can be used between meetings. Her background in music and psychology informs a practical, calm style in sessions.
How Sharon's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps them name concerns, and adjusts the pace to match comfort and goals. This approach is useful when someone wants a supportive space to talk through sleep struggles, grief, or relationship worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. It often includes practical exercises to try between sessions, such as sleep hygiene experiments or activity planning for mood. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems by giving clear steps to practice.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindful attention. These tools are helpful when strong feelings or interpersonal stress interfere with rest and daily routines.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make meetings easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support practicing skills in everyday settings, such as trying sleep routines between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon address?
She helps with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, sleep concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, anger, eating concerns, parenting, career changes, bipolar disorder, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sharon uses a client-centered approach combined with problem solving and skills training. Sessions aim to be supportive and validating while teaching practical techniques to manage emotions and behavior.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 40 years of clinical experience, most of it in community mental health and community health centers in the Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina area.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.