Sharon Hollandsworth , LCSW

Sharon Hollandsworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 40 years of experience in community mental health and community health center settings. She has extensive experience working with adults in both individual and group therapy and blends a client-centered approach with practical problem solving and skills training to support recovery and growth.

Sharon begins by collaborating with each person to explore the difficulties they are facing and to identify goals for the counseling process. She maintains a consistently supportive and validating therapeutic environment while tailoring interventions to fit the individual - introducing coping strategies that build focus, relaxation, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation. These skills are designed to reduce anxiety, distress, and emotional upheaval while strengthening problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Her background includes an initial degree in music as a guitarist, followed by a major in psychology and a Master of Social Work in Treatment from the University of Tennessee. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she holds professional clinical training and a state license to provide mental health services in North Carolina. Sharon is not currently accepting new clients, but her practice reflects decades of experience helping people address stress, trauma, mood concerns, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, and life transitions.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapeutic Care

Sharon uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative atmosphere where the client's perspectives and priorities shape the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and helping people find their own path forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Sharon works together with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions so they are relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care amid busy lives or geographic limitations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver evidence-informed strategies and skills training in ways that fit a person’s routine and comfort level.