- Practical coping skills
- Career and life changes
- Relationship support
About Sharon
Dr. Sharon Belhamel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Georgia with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on career concerns alongside anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Her style is straightforward and practical - she helps people name what is hard and find steps they can try between sessions.
She uses a holistic outlook that looks at habits, relationships, and daily routines. In sessions she blends conversation with concrete strategies that match each person's situation. That can mean learning new coping skills, practicing clearer communication, or reviewing options when a major life change is happening.
Her background includes two decades of work with people facing trauma, grief, addiction, and mood conditions like bipolar disorder. She also supports clients dealing with identity issues, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, and intimacy-related concerns. This range informs how she tailors practical plans for each person.
Dr. Belhamel draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-based methods when they fit a client's needs. She combines those with client-centered listening to keep the work focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.
Clients interested in trying therapy can expect a collaborative process. She invites questions, checks in on what works, and adjusts the plan as goals and life circumstances change.
She uses a holistic outlook that looks at habits, relationships, and daily routines. In sessions she blends conversation with concrete strategies that match each person's situation. That can mean learning new coping skills, practicing clearer communication, or reviewing options when a major life change is happening.
Her background includes two decades of work with people facing trauma, grief, addiction, and mood conditions like bipolar disorder. She also supports clients dealing with identity issues, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, and intimacy-related concerns. This range informs how she tailors practical plans for each person.
Dr. Belhamel draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-based methods when they fit a client's needs. She combines those with client-centered listening to keep the work focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.
Clients interested in trying therapy can expect a collaborative process. She invites questions, checks in on what works, and adjusts the plan as goals and life circumstances change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
How therapy approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making career or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills training. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect trust, boundaries, and intimacy, which can help with relationship strain and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend methods that match those aims. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a workday, make shorter check-ins between appointments, or access care while traveling. Online sessions can let a therapist and client keep momentum during life transitions and apply skills directly to daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, career transitions, relationship strain, trauma, addictions, grief, and self-esteem issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining listening with hands-on strategies like skills practice and goal setting.
How long has she worked as a therapist?
She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders to caregiving stress and intimacy-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia under the GA LMFT credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.