Sharon Garland , LCSW, CSW

Sharon Garland is a licensed social worker practicing in Georgia with 16 years of professional experience. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials, reflecting advanced clinical social work training and state licensure to provide mental health care.

Over the course of her career she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, and difficulties with confidence. She also works with individuals navigating major life transitions, adapting to unexpected changes, and seeking professional coaching to move forward after setbacks. Her approach emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside emotional support.

Sharon creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She views the decision to seek help as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and aims to support and empower individuals through that process. She believes small shifts in choice and perspective can lead either toward greater difficulty or toward meaningful growth, and she partners with people to pursue the latter.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sharon Garland draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to guide online work with clients. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their personal values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, concentrates on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning, which is often helpful for mood and anxiety concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a collaborative relationship so that individuals feel heard and supported as they explore their goals and challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sharon works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as the work evolves. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with ongoing text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and life demands while maintaining continuity of care.