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Sharon Hollandsworth, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- skills training
- problem solving
About Sharon
Sharon Hollandsworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 40 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Sharon also addresses substance-related concerns, sleep and eating problems, grief, parenting strain, career transitions, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
She begins by asking what a person is experiencing and what they want from counseling. Sharon uses a client-centered stance combined with problem solving and skills training. Sessions involve clear steps: assessing the difficulty, trying practical skills, and making plans when choices are needed.
Sharon introduces skills that help people manage strong emotions and daily stress. These include relaxation practices, interpersonal skills, focus-building exercises, and strategies to reduce anxiety and distress. The aim is to give people tools to respond differently to painful thoughts and reactions.
Her approach also draws on elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and existential ideas when those fit the person’s goals. She keeps work grounded in concrete practices rather than abstract theory.
Sharon trained first in music and later completed a Master of Social Work in Treatment at the University of Tennessee. Much of her practice background is in community mental health and community health centers in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. She invites people to begin by describing what they need so a practical plan can be made.
How Sharon integrates structured approaches in online work
Sharon blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) ideas in practical ways. CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses through straightforward exercises. That helps with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that keep problems going. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and following what the person says they need, which guides which skills to try next. DBT-influenced skills focus on emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when feelings become overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those goals. She treats this as a collaborative process, adjusting techniques and plans based on what helps in real life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people practice skills between meetings and apply them to everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
Sharon works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, career transitions, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT techniques alongside skills training to notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical ways to respond. Sessions focus on practicing skills that reduce anxiety and change problematic behaviors.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Sharon has 40 years of clinical experience, including long work in community mental health and community health centers in the Raleigh-Durham region.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC LCSW, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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