Sharon Garland, LCSW, CSW

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Practical, story-focused support for life changes

Details

Name	Sharon Garland
Credentials	LCSW, CSW
Based in	Georgia
Licensed in	Georgia
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	16

About Sharon

Sharon Garland is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 16 years of experience. She practices as an LCSW, LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW stands for Clinical Social Worker. Sharon focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and life changes.

She also supports concerns such as self-esteem, motivation, and career-related strain. Sharon creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly. She listens to what matters most and helps clients sort through thoughts and feelings.

Background and approach

Many conversations begin with practical steps to reduce immediate stress and build small daily routines. Her approach blends narrative ideas with acceptance and mindfulness strategies. That means she helps people tell their story in different ways and practice new habits that match their values.

Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when people want concrete tools for managing thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Sharon often combines client-centered listening with goal-focused work like coping plans or communication practice.

She also offers coaching-style support for career transitions and goal setting. Over time Sharon helps people rebuild confidence and clear a path forward. She addresses issues including grief, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, and mood differences.

Her style is steady, practical, and rooted in everyday language rather than clinical jargon.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Sharon works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
Systemic Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sharon directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sharon directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Sharon uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and identify alternatives that feel more useful. Narrative work can be helpful for issues like identity, life purpose, grief, and relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice tough thoughts without getting stuck and focus on actions that match their values; it often helps with anxiety, stress, and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so people feel heard while they explore change and set goals.

Finding the right blend of approaches is a team effort. Sharon works collaboratively to see what fits a person's needs and preferences, and she adjusts methods as goals evolve. She will talk through options during early sessions so the client and therapist can choose techniques that feel most helpful together.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for a fuller conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflections between visits. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions and keep therapy consistent despite busy lives.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?

Sharon helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, anger, career concerns, and mood disorders like bipolar and depression.

How would you describe Sharon's therapy style?

Her style blends listening with practical work. She uses narrative approaches, mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and cognitive tools to help people reframe their stories and practice new habits.

What is Sharon's professional background?

She has 16 years of professional experience and has worked with a range of life and mental health concerns in that time.

What credentials and region are listed for Sharon?

Sharon holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available with Sharon?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy with Sharon?

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