Sharon Garland, LCSW, CSW

Sharon Garland is a Georgia-licensed social worker with 16 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She combines practical coaching skills with clinical experience to support clients adjusting to career shifts, parenting demands, grief, trauma, mood concerns, and the daily strains that undermine well-being. Sharon is trained to assist with a broad range of issues including sleep difficulties, anger, compassion fatigue, and bipolar disorder, and she brings focused attention to communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress.

Holding the credentials LCSW and CSW, Sharon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Clinical Social Worker who draws on evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. Seeking change requires courage, and Sharon emphasizes support and empowerment so each person can take meaningful steps toward greater fulfillment. She believes small adjustments can redirect a life toward resilience and growth, and she partners with clients to identify practical strategies that fit their goals and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sharon Garland works with several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take actions aligned with personal values; it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and collaboration, offering a supportive space where clients set the pace and direction of change; it suits those who need acceptance and clarity while exploring emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and mood, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Sharon works together with each client to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions to what will be most useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from a convenient location.