Sharon Locklear

Sharon Locklear is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 33 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with grief, low self-esteem, depression, motivation, and compassion fatigue. Sharon also works with concerns related to body image, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.

Sharon aims to create a direct, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about painful feelings and practical problems. She focuses on what is happening now and on small changes that can make daily life a little easier. Conversations are straightforward and paced to the client’s needs.

In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck and looks for concrete steps forward. That can mean identifying ways to manage low motivation, practicing self-affirming habits, or working through stages of grief after a loss. She commonly addresses caregiver strain by helping people set limits and find sustainable routines.

Sharon encourages honest talk about life purpose and what matters next. She helps people weigh options and try experiments that clarify values and priorities. The work is collaborative and practical rather than abstract.

Her approach is suited to adults who feel unsure what comes next after a big change, or to those worn down by ongoing stress. People who want help sorting feelings from decisions may find the sessions useful. Initial steps are a short questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting to see how the fit feels.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical skills. One common approach she uses helps people process grief and loss by identifying emotions, naming what changed, and pacing tasks that rebuild daily routines. This approach supports people who feel overwhelmed after bereavement or major life changes.

She also works with methods that address low motivation and depression by breaking goals into small, manageable tasks. These techniques help clients test what works, notice small successes, and adjust plans so progress feels doable rather than overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you determine which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options and adjusts the plan as you learn what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not stated in the biography. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and save travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when life is busy, or allow sessions without being on camera when that feels better. These practical benefits can help fit therapy into everyday routines while you explore life purpose and next steps.