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Sharina Anderson

LCSW

Sharina Anderson, LCSW

Therapist in Virginia

Sharina is a LCSW therapist in Virginia.

  • 7+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
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About Sharina

Sharina Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with over seven years of professional experience. She approaches therapy with a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own story and brings resources that can support growth and healing. Sharina values the courage it takes to begin therapy and seeks to create a respectful, accepting environment where clients can explore challenges and identify practical steps forward.

Her practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual's needs, with an emphasis on collaboration and skill building. Sharina supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, mood disorders, issues related to identity and sexuality, and life transitions. She works with goals such as improving coping, building self-esteem, managing impulses, and finding purpose.

Throughout the therapeutic process Sharina centers a client-led approach, helping people translate insight into real-world change. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and to partner with clients as they pursue clearer direction, greater resilience, and more satisfying relationships.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Sharina emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques that help people manage symptoms and build new skills. One approach focuses on skills-based interventions that teach concrete coping strategies for stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and mood regulation; these techniques help clients develop tools they can use between sessions. Another emphasis is trauma-informed care, which supports safe processing and integration of difficult experiences while attending to emotional and relational impacts. A strengths-based, collaborative stance complements these methods by honoring each person's expertise and identifying personal resources to draw on during change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sharina collaborates with clients to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting course as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional. Video calls and phone sessions provide live face-to-face connection, while live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer more frequent, shorter check-ins or a written way to process thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work on goals from home or other convenient locations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sharina Anderson have?

Sharina Anderson has 7 years of professional experience.

Is Sharina Anderson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are VA LCSW 0904014651.

In which languages does Sharina Anderson provide therapy?

Sharina Anderson provides therapy in English.

Where is Sharina Anderson located?

Sharina Anderson is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Sharina Anderson as my therapist?

You can work with Sharina Anderson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sharina Anderson work with international clients?

Sharina Anderson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sharina Anderson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

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