Sharleen is kind, supportive, and wonderful. I’ve never been supported and encouraged in such a gentle way. She’s helped me tremendously on my healing journey. I highly reccomend her to anyone.
Sharleen Nwakwesi, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Sharleen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Sharleen. View 6 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Sharleen is kind, compassionate and understanding. She is everything I was looking for
More about Sharleen
- 28 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
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!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Isolation / loneliness
Prejudice and discrimination
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Sharleen Nwakwesi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306210968.
- LCSW · Florida · SW13098 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Sharleen Nwakwesi
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Sharleen is kind, supportive, and wonderful. I’ve never been supported and encouraged in such a gentle way. She’s helped me tremendously on my healing journey. I highly reccomend her to anyone.
Sharleen is kind, compassionate and understanding. She is everything I was looking for
Sharleen is very professional and a great listener. She gives really good advice on how to navigate through problem solving. She makes me feel comfortable in our sessions and I'm able to express myself to her and not be judged.
Sharleen is wonderful. I don’t feel judged. And I feel like she really listens to try to understand and help me. She reminds/reassured me in such a gentle way that I’ve never experienced before. I feel safe with her
Sharleen Nwakwesi is very caring and knowledgeable. When she didn't hear from me after about a week or so, she messaged me to see how I was doing and to make sure everything is ok. I really appreciated that.
I am so thankful for your support, this has been a really rough year. Just knowing that I have someone without bias to help navigate the tough situations in life in a healthy manner and hold me accountable is a gift that can never be repaid
Frequently asked questions
Does Sharleen Nwakwesi offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sharleen Nwakwesi works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sharleen Nwakwesi speak?
Sharleen Nwakwesi speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sharleen Nwakwesi have?
Sharleen Nwakwesi has 28 years of experience.
Where is Sharleen Nwakwesi licensed to practice?
Sharleen Nwakwesi is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Sharleen Nwakwesi accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sharleen Nwakwesi does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sharleen Nwakwesi offer?
Sharleen Nwakwesi offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Sharleen Nwakwesi?
Sharleen Nwakwesi can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sharleen Nwakwesi?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.