Sharon Jenkins, LCSW, CSW
Calm, practical support for life transitions
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Georgia
- Experience
- 25+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Georgia)
- LCSW · No. CSW001415
- NPI
- 1336403112
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- Strengths-based approach
- Client-centered care
- Practical skill building
About Sharon
Sharon uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach that focuses on practical steps. She helps people set clear goals and practices skills they can use between sessions. Conversations are honest and grounded, with attention to what matters most to each person.
She earned degrees in Psychology and Clinical Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later moved to Georgia. Sharon holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and also uses the CSW title. She has about 25 years of experience helping people navigate hard moments.
Outside of work she values family and faith and is a parent of a young adult who served in the Air Force. She enjoys hiking, walking, dining out, music, and time at the beach, and shares her home with two dogs and a cat.
In sessions she aims to be genuine, calming, and encouraging. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - she treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them pursue practical changes. She asks people to consider their goals, then works with them to build steps toward those goals.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
How Sharon’s Approaches Translate Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about their values and take small meaningful steps toward them, even when emotions are intense. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behavior changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and how they shape relationships and intimacy.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and day-to-day needs, then suggest approaches that fit. Together they will try methods and adjust as needed to find what works best.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow for quicker check-ins between in-person visits. Many people find that using online sessions helps them practice skills in their daily routine and keeps momentum between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addictions, and challenges like ADHD and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues and chronic illness.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
The approach is strengths-based and client-centered, focusing on practical steps and honest conversation. Sessions emphasize setting goals and learning skills to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Sharon has about 25 years of experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life challenges. That background informs her practical, steady approach in session.
Where is Sharon licensed and based?
She practices in Georgia and holds the LCSW credential as well as the CSW designation. Her education includes degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.