Sharifa McKain, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Sharifa!

I work with adults specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and couples counseling. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I help clients make progress toward their overall wellness goals.

My focus

I work with adults dealing with life transitions, social pressures, stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, anger, confidence, and depression. Together, we identify and work towards achieving your personal wellness goals.

My approach

You are the expert of your story, and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My approach varies based on your needs. My goal is to help you reflect and process life's experiences in an effort to help you heal, learn new tools, be empowered, and improve your overall well-being.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, direct, motivational, encouraging, personable, and non-judgmental. Clients feel comfortable, relaxed, and safe when talking with me about any challenges they have faced or are facing.

My journey to mental healthcare

Being an advocate, a helper, and a non-judgmental source of support are just a few of the things that attracted me to a career as a therapist.

My goals for you

We work together to identify what you wish to accomplish. I assist in setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals and discussing realistic means for achieving them. I celebrate your wins, big and small, and help consider alternative options when challenges arise.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. I'll ask about your background, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve. Together, we'll begin identifying goals and exploring how we can work together to support your wellness journey.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian, Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Military/Veterans

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Allied
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Arlo

+ 48 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sharifa McKain