Sharonda Ocean, LCSW

Sharonda Ocean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and major life changes. She frames her work around self-discovery and self-love, and she treats mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, anger, and Compassion fatigue. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and take practical next steps.

She uses several therapeutic methods to match what each person needs. Sharonda draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches shape how she builds trust and centers each person’s experience.

Sharonda brings eight years as a practicing clinician holding an LCSW license in North Carolina. Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, ADHD, codependency, coping after separation or divorce, and family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with dissociation, abandonment concerns, and communication or commitment problems.

Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Sharonda emphasizes collaboration. She helps people identify strengths, set realistic goals, and practice skills between sessions. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How Sharonda’s Approaches Shape Online Therapy

Sharonda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. ACT focuses on values-based steps so people can live more of what matters to them despite difficult emotions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety or depression and to practice different responses. CBT is useful for addressing worry, low mood, and many everyday behavior patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharonda will listen to each person’s goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit their situation. The selection of strategies is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Confirm current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make attending therapy easier by reducing travel time and allowing sessions to fit around work, school, or caregiving. It can also let people choose sessions that suit their needs, for example shorter check-ins when time is limited or video meetings when visual connection helps the work. Licensed professionals aim to make online therapy practical and usable within a person’s everyday schedule.