Sharon Locklear

Sharon Locklear is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about how they feel. Taking the first step toward change can feel hard, and she aims to provide steady support through that process.

Sharon draws on 33 years of professional experience in North Carolina to guide practical steps forward. Sessions focus on identifying day-to-day coping strategies, building motivation, and restoring confidence after loss or difficult life changes. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, forgiveness, finding life purpose, and self-love where relevant.

In the counseling room she listens for what matters most to each person and helps set achievable goals. Conversations tend to be straightforward and solution-oriented while still making room for difficult feelings. The goal is to help people notice small changes that add up over time.

Sharon works to tailor support to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She encourages practical experiments between sessions and checks in on what helps and what does not. This steady, collaborative approach aims to make progress feel manageable.

People who are dealing with separation or divorce-related stress can bring those concerns into sessions. Sharon offers guidance in sorting through emotions and making choices that move toward a clearer direction.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on coping skills for grief and depression by teaching simple strategies to manage difficult feelings and re-establish daily routines. Another approach centers on building self-esteem and motivation through small, doable behavioral changes that help people regain confidence and direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help identify which techniques fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on what is working and what feels helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose times that match their schedule more readily than in-person appointments. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements can be made that suit your routine and goals.