Sharleen Nwakwesi

Sharleen Nwakwesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work also covers relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Sharleen uses a client-centered, solution-focused approach that emphasizes respect and collaboration. She listens first, then helps people identify small, practical steps that fit their lives. The goal is to build on strengths and support clear decision making rather than impose a predetermined plan.

Her background 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. Sharleen holds the LCSW credential and brings many years of clinical experience to her work.

She often supports people adjusting to illness, disability, or caregiving roles, including those affected by acquired brain injury, dementia, and other cognitive concerns. She also addresses bereavement, behavioral changes, and the emotional toll of long-term health conditions.

In sessions she combines practical techniques with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance. People who want clear goals, collaborative planning, and step-by-step problem solving often find this approach helpful. Sharleen encourages clients to use their existing strengths as a basis for change.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns back, and helps clarify goals. This approach is useful for people who want someone to understand their situation and help them make choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Sessions often include clear problem-solving tasks and small behavioral experiments that can be practiced between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past to determine which methods to try. This collaborative planning can change over time as needs evolve.

Confirm available session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Many people choose online work because it can fit into daily life more easily, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Practical benefits include scheduling that matches work or caregiving responsibilities and the ability to continue care while managing medical or mobility challenges. The therapist will help plan sessions so they fit the client's routine and goals.