Tanika Sharpe

Tanika Sharpe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and draws on clinical experience to guide people through difficult transitions and everyday pressures.

Sharpe focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and build clearer coping skills. Sessions emphasize small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. She encourages people to track progress and try new habits over time.

Her background includes several years working in inpatient psychiatric care, substance use settings, and community programs. That experience shaped her approach to assessment, treatment planning, and working with other care providers. It also informs how she supports people facing multiple stressors at once.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process. People can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and concrete planning for day-to-day challenges. Sharpe often frames change as a series of manageable steps, much like training for a long run.

Outside of clinical work, she runs marathons and brings lessons from running into therapy - consistency, patience, and resilience. Those themes appear in how she helps people set goals and stick with small, sustainable actions toward better coping.

Approaches that help with change and coping

Tanika emphasizes evidence-based approaches rooted in cognitive behavioral methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. She breaks larger problems into smaller steps and practices new responses so people can see tangible progress.

Her work also draws on behavior-focused skill building. That involves setting clear, manageable goals and tracking small wins over time. This approach is helpful for habits related to addiction, self-care, and managing daily stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what works, and adjusting the plan together rather than promising a single fixed route.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain momentum between sessions through homework and skill practice that are easy to review remotely.