Sharon Hollandsworth

Sharon Hollandsworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four decades of experience in mental health. She practices in North Carolina and brings a calm, steady presence to sessions. Sharon begins by listening closely to what you say is hard and what you want from counseling.

Her style is client-centered and down-to-earth. She helps people name problems, then teaches practical skills for coping. Those skills focus on relaxation, focus, and handling intense emotions so daily life feels more manageable.

Sharon uses problem solving and skills training alongside talk therapy. She introduces techniques for reducing anxiety, easing emotional upheaval, and improving interpersonal interactions. She also helps people make plans and choices when a clear next step is needed.

Her background includes work in community mental health and community health centers around Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Tennessee and has worked in individual and group therapy settings.

People who come to her often report stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship strain, or trouble with sleep and eating. Sharon invites clients to explore what matters to them and to build practical tools they can use between sessions. She describes the therapy process as collaborative and ongoing, tailored to each person’s needs.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so people can better understand their feelings and goals; this helps with anger, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It uses concrete exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic coping like substance use.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels workable. That process can shift over time as needs change.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when needed, which can help people stay consistent with care and practice skills between meetings.