Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Sharleen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose approach to therapy is client-centered, and solution-based. She aims to provide a non-judgmental and supportive approach to the counseling experience. In so doing, her clients are empowered to make choices and decisions geared to have an optimal impact on their lives.
Sharleen believes in building collaborative relationships with her clients, based on therapeutic values of mutual respect, trust, and caring. Throughout the therapeutic process, this provides her clients with an opportunity to build on their existing strengths, in order to set their individual goals.
Sharleen has a Bachelor’s in psychology (BA Psych), a Bachelor of social work (BSW), and a Master’s degree in Social work (MSW) from the Universities of Toronto and York. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Sharleen has worked with a wide variety of clients and has over 30 years of professional counseling experience. She specializes in counseling individuals and/or their families who are coping with the impact of various physical and/or mental health-related matters. Often this involves counseling in areas of adjustment to illness and disability as well as related caregiver stress. This could include (but is not limited to): acute and chronic medical illnesses, acquired brain injury (ABI), dementia and other cognitive disorders; geriatrics, bereavement, as well as individuals experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems.
In summary, these words from Theodore Roosevelt resonate with Sharleen’s general approach to working with her clients:
“Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are.”
Sharleen looks forward to helping YOU achieve YOUR goals, wherever you happen to be in your life’s journey!
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Sharleen Nwakwesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida who offers a client-centered, solution-focused approach to therapy. She approaches counseling with a non-judgmental and supportive manner so clients can feel empowered to make decisions that positively affect their lives.
She emphasizes collaborative relationships built on mutual respect, trust, and genuine caring, helping clients draw on their existing strengths to set and pursue individual goals. Her work centers on partnering with people and families to identify practical strategies and pathways forward.
Sharleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work from the Universities of Toronto and York. As a licensed clinician in Florida, her credential reflects advanced clinical social work training and state licensure (FL LCSW SW13098). She has 28 years of professional counseling experience.
Her practice includes counseling individuals and families coping with the effects of physical and mental health challenges. Common areas she addresses include adjustment to illness and disability, caregiver stress, acute and chronic medical conditions, acquired brain injury (ABI), dementia and other cognitive disorders, geriatric concerns, bereavement, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems.
Sharleen also works with clients facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She aims to offer practical, person-centered support tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Guided by the philosophy echoed in Theodore Roosevelt’s words – “Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are” – Sharleen encourages clients to make meaningful progress from wherever they are in life. She looks forward to supporting clients as they work toward their goals.
Many people wonder whether remote counseling can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or coping with life changes, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can meet with a therapist in the format that best fits their needs, whether by video call, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to schedule sessions and maintain continuity of care.
Each therapist involved is a licensed professional, and clients may choose to change therapists at any time if they prefer a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible and practical way to address everyday mental health concerns and keep moving forward.
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