- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Substance concerns
About Sharif
Sharif Walker is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as attachment and family of origin concerns, addiction, body image, and communication problems.
He offers individual, family, and couples therapy and has worked across the lifespan, including teenagers, young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults. Much of his caseload includes people coping with trauma, grief, and mood or behavioral disorders. He has experience with clients who have diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.
In sessions he aims to reduce stressors, improve social interactions, and work through family conflict. He helps clients set practical goals, build coping skills, and address patterns that get in the way of relationships and daily functioning. Case work has included substance use and behavioral concerns alongside mood and anxiety problems.
Sharif describes his work as steady and consistent. He helps people identify what feels stuck and then works with them to try different ways of responding. Conversations in sessions tend to include exploring past relationships and current patterns, and practicing concrete strategies for day-to-day situations.
People typically begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on patterns, skills, and behavior change. For example, one common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another common technique focuses on communication skills and behavior changes to improve relationships and reduce conflict.Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they try methods and adjust them based on how the client responds rather than committing to a single method up front.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online options can make it easier to attend brief check-ins around work or school commitments and can help when a longer in-person trip would be difficult. The therapist's exact session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can offer a range of ways to meet, and the focus is on making therapy fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses attachment, family origin issues, addiction, body image, and communication problems.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions focus on steady, consistent work and practical goals. Conversations look at past relationships, current patterns, and day-to-day coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working in clinical settings with people across different age groups and backgrounds.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCSW-C (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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