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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT informed work
About Tanika
LCSW in Virginia with 3 years of clinical experience. Tanika Sharpe helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, money and financial issues, women's issues, and workplace concerns.
Tanika uses clear, practical methods drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building concrete coping skills. Sessions are described as steady work - small steps and consistent habits matter more than quick fixes.
Before her current role she worked across inpatient psychiatric, substance use, and community-based settings. That background informs her approach to assessment and treatment planning. She brings experience with clinical collaboration and case management from those settings.
Tanika often frames progress like training for a marathon: consistency, patience, and resilience are central. She encourages clients to practice skills between sessions and to notice gradual change over time. Conversations tend to focus on specific behaviors, thoughts, and doable strategies rather than abstract theory.
People who choose her can expect direct talk about what is getting in the way and step-by-step steps to try at home. She aims to help people make manageable changes to daily routines, ways of thinking, and practical problem solving. This profile is a starting point; confirm current session options before booking.
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How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Tanika uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on observable thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking, test those thoughts, and replace them with more useful behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.She also draws on practical skill-building interventions to strengthen coping and problem solving. These interventions teach step-by-step techniques for managing urges, improving communication, and handling workplace or financial stress. They are aimed at changes people can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to see which techniques fit their goals and daily life, and adjusts methods based on progress and preference. The process is shared: goals, feedback, and experiments guide which tools are kept or dropped.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as they are not listed here. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available formats and scheduling to find the arrangement that fits your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, money and financial issues, women's issues, and workplace concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques with an emphasis on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. Sessions focus on concrete strategies and practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of experience in her current role. Her background also includes work in inpatient psychiatric, substance use, and community-based settings.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Virginia LCSW based in Virginia. Confirm local licensing details if that matters for your situation.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.