Sharon Jenkins, LCSW, CSW

Sharon Jenkins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people untangle stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and relationship strain. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are. Her approach aims to make change feel manageable and realistic.

Sharon draws on 25 years of practice to guide practical steps forward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered skills to help people identify patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on small, doable changes rather than jargon or long theories.

Her work often targets grief, trauma and abuse, compulsive behaviors, sleep and eating issues, and challenges with intimacy and self-esteem. Sharon also supports people facing career stress, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, ADHD, and life transitions. She pays attention to how past attachments and abandonment can affect current relationships.

Sharon trained at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later moved to Georgia, where she holds an LCSW and a CSW. Her style is calm and straightforward, and she centers the person’s goals in each session. She values faith and family while keeping sessions focused on practical outcomes.

Outside of therapy, Sharon enjoys hiking, the beach, live music, and time with her son, two dogs, and a cat. If someone chooses to work with her, she emphasizes collaboration and steady progress toward goals.

Using focused approaches in online therapy

Sharon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values.

She frames these approaches in a client-centered way so goals come from the person in session. Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will collaborate to choose methods that match each person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what works, and adjusting plans together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and when seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions can be easier on low bandwidth and during a short break. Live chat and text messaging are handy for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, and people who prefer written communication. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and make consistent care more practical.