Sharon Jenkins , LCSW, CSW

Sharon Jenkins is a licensed clinical social worker based in Georgia who brings 25 years of experience to her practice. She combines a strengths-based, client-centered, and solution-focused orientation to help individuals navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use, and a wide range of life stressors. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials; LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and her professional license is registered in Georgia under GA LCSW CSW001415.

Sharon earned degrees in Psychology and Clinical Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later relocated to Georgia to continue her professional work. Her clinical approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Outside of her clinical work she values family, faith, and community. She is a mother to a young adult son who is a recent Air Force veteran, and she enjoys time with two dogs and a cat, walking and hiking, dining out, listening to music, and spending time at the beach.

Sharon believes people are the experts on their own lives and works collaboratively to set and reach meaningful goals. Clients describe her as calming, genuine, encouraging, and trustworthy, and she aims to support each person through practical steps toward healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sharon integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support people in online settings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating a supportive space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and goals of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills, which is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Sharon works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as treatment progresses. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while still receiving structured, evidence-informed therapeutic support.