Sharleen Nwakwesi, LCSW

Sharleen Nwakwesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Her style is warm and non-judgmental, and she aims to help clients make practical choices that improve daily life.

Sharleen uses a client-centered, solution-focused approach that emphasizes the person's strengths. She listens first, then helps people set small, achievable goals. Sessions often include straightforward tools to manage mood, reduce worry, and address problems that get in the way of routine functioning.

With 28 years of experience, Sharleen has worked with many people affected by health changes and caregiver strain. Her background includes supporting those adjusting to illness, acquired brain injury, dementia, and other cognitive changes. She also offers help for concerns like compassion fatigue, career stress, social anxiety, and issues around discrimination.

Sharleen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered work. That means she helps clients spot unhelpful thinking, find motivation to try new steps, and build realistic plans. The focus is on what will work for each person in their daily life.

Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work from the Universities of Toronto and York. Her approach is grounded in respect and collaboration, and she aims to support people wherever they are in their life journey.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns back, and helps people identify what matters most. This approach is helpful for grief, stress, and adjusting to life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It uses simple exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and to improve daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose techniques that match the client's needs, goals, and personal style. That may mean blending listening-based work with practical CBT tools and brief solution-focused steps.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. Ask which formats are offered so you can pick what fits your life. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join without travel time. These practical benefits help therapy fit into a busy week while focusing on clear, achievable steps.