Sharon Gooden-Williams, LCSW — Therapist in Georgia

Hi there, I'm Sharon!

I help children, adolescents, adults, families, and older adults navigate psychological, emotional, and relationship challenges. My focus is on developing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and recognizing the healing power you hold within yourself.

My focus

I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and older adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, grief, adjustment issues, anger management, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, school difficulties, abuse, and substance use.

My approach

I intertwine humanistic and psychodynamic techniques to treat your challenges. I'm passionate about helping you develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence while recognizing your inherent capacity for healing and growth.

My communication style

I communicate with empathy, clarity, and a genuine desire to understand your unique perspective. My style balances active listening with thoughtful questions that encourage self-reflection and insight. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey includes roles as a clinical therapist, bereavement coordinator, crisis clinician, clinical supervisor, and lead social worker. These diverse experiences have shaped my compassionate, comprehensive approach to mental healthcare.

My goals for you

My goal is to work in collaboration with you to resolve your issues. I aim to empower you with self-awareness and emotional intelligence and help you recognize the inherent healing power within yourself.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll discuss what brings you to therapy and begin building a therapeutic relationship based on trust and understanding. I'll learn about your unique situation, challenges, and goals. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan to help you move forward and thrive.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Reality Therapy

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Oscar
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Valdosta State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sharon Gooden-Williams