LaSharta Pearson, LCSW

LaSharta Pearson approaches therapy with a deep belief in the power of positive affirmation and steady encouragement. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) she is driven by a genuine desire to support people through change, accompanying them as they move from where they are toward where they want to be. Her practice is grounded in an individually focused philosophy that places each person s needs, expectations, and goals at the center of care.

She draws on a mix of practical, skills-based methods to help clients make tangible progress. Her work includes Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness techniques, and targeted skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. These approaches are applied flexibly so that interventions align with a person s situation and priorities, whether addressing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, addiction, mood issues, or life transitions.

LaSharta brings to therapy a background of service in the US Air Force and experience as a corrections officer, along with volunteer work for organizations such as the Special Olympics, Big Brother & Big Sister, and the Guardian ad Litem program. That breadth of experience informs her compassionate, strengths-oriented style. She hopes to empower and inspire those she works with and often shares a favorite affirmation: 'You are a powerful force of nature; your potential is limitless. Start believing in the power of you.'

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action aligned with those values. It emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate behavior, which can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors that reinforce distress. It is practical and skill-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills support people facing intense emotions, relationship challenges, or difficulties with impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and LaSharta Pearson collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and pacing so the work feels manageable and meaningful.

Online therapy with LaSharta offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals.