Sharleen Nwakwesi, LCSW

Sharleen Nwakwesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She approaches counseling in a practical, client-centered way that focuses on what matters most to each person. Her tone is supportive and nonjudgmental, and she works with people to set realistic goals they can act on.

She uses direct conversation and collaborative problem solving to help people build on their strengths. Sessions focus on clear steps for coping, improving communication, and managing difficult emotions. Sharleen also supports people facing caregiver strain, cancer, traumatic brain injury, and other health-related challenges, as well as concerns linked to aging and geriatric issues.

With 28 years of experience and a Master of Social Work (MSW), she combines long practice with a steady, practical approach. Her training includes a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work, and she holds an LCSW credential in Florida. She draws on evidence-based techniques while keeping conversations grounded and approachable.

People can expect to be treated with respect and to take an active role in planning their work together. Sharleen emphasizes collaboration and clear choices, so clients leave sessions with steps they can try between meetings. She aims to help people use their resources effectively and to make meaningful changes at their own pace.

Her practice supports those dealing with relationship strain, caregiver stress, burnout and compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar concerns, isolation, and life transitions. She encourages people to bring their real-life challenges and to work toward practical solutions they can use daily.

How these approaches can work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment, helping them name priorities and decide what to change. It is useful when someone needs space to talk through grief, caregiver stress, or the emotional side of illness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic behavior. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make changes and can be useful for managing health behaviors or starting new routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals, preferences, and daily life, and will suggest methods to try. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives by reducing travel time and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep regular appointments during medical treatment or caregiving duties. Ask about available formats when you choose to start therapy.