Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Sharon Locklear, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Grief and Depression
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C002264
- NPI
- 1447326525
- Experience
- 33 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Sharon supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- grief and loss
- depression support
- caregiver stress
About Sharon
Sharon Locklear is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 33 years of practice. She focuses on grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, and often helps people facing body image concerns, caregiver stress, divorce or separation, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Her approach is straightforward and practical.
She spends sessions talking through what feels hardest right now. Conversations are direct and paced to fit daily life. She helps people name losses, notice patterns that undermine confidence, and find small steps that reduce overwhelm.
Her work often centers on building clearer goals and simple routines. That can mean setting manageable daily tasks, practicing ways to respond to self-criticism, or mapping supports during bereavement. She draws on therapies that have evidence for mood and grief-related struggles.
Sharon pays attention to the stress of caregiving and compassion fatigue. She helps clients identify practical ways to reduce burden and reclaim small sources of energy. When divorce or separation are part of the picture, she focuses on coping strategies and planning for next steps.
Sessions aim to be a place to sort through feelings and make concrete plans. People who come for help often want clear guidance, steady problem-solving, and someone with long experience in clinical social work. Sharon’s background supports those practical goals.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques adapt to online sessions
Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at mood and grief work. For example, brief behavioral strategies focus on small, do-able actions that lift mood and structure the day. These strategies help with depression by rebuilding routine, activity, and manageable goals.She also uses grief-focused approaches that help people tell the story of their loss and practice new ways to remember. These approaches guide practical steps for memorializing, handling triggers, and managing anniversaries or reminders.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their current needs and goals. She adapts methods based on how a person responds and on what feels useful in everyday life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep consistency during caregiving or job demands. Therapists and licensed professionals can help decide whether a longer session or a brief check-in best supports a client's plan.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with grief, self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on talking through problems, setting clear goals, and developing simple coping steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience in clinical social work. That span includes work with grief, mood concerns, and caregiver stress.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina. Her credential is listed as NC LCSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm exact pricing during the booking process.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the matching and scheduling process.
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