Sharon Clark , LCSW

Sharon Clark brings 22 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families, combining professional training with real-world insight gained from a second career. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice.

Sharon has worked with a diverse range of people facing challenges such as addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, mood concerns, and life transitions. Her background includes experience as a substance abuse counselor, which informs her approach when supporting clients who are addressing addiction and recovery. She also offers support for issues related to parenting, caregiving, grief, and stress among many other focus areas.

Clients can choose the communication style that suits them best, with Sharon noting a personal preference for video conferencing because it allows for a stronger connection while still offering flexibility. She is willing to accommodate schedules that include work, school, or medical appointments, and adapts sessions to meet each person where they are in life. Sharon practices from Kentucky and provides services in English.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sharon draws from approaches that emphasize values, relationships, and the client's own goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions guided by personal values - useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns, helping when intimacy, relationship conflicts, or abandonment concerns are present. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, using empathy and nonjudgmental support to build self-esteem and strengthen coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so the client remains an active partner in care.

Online therapy with Sharon can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow people to choose the format that best supports their participation and progress.