- Holistic and values based
- 20 years experience
- Works with trauma
About Sharon
Dr. Sharon Belhamel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She describes a holistic approach and aims to support clients who want practical ways to feel steadier and more hopeful. Her work also addresses relationship and career concerns, grief, addictions, and issues like ADHD and compassion fatigue.
With 20 years of experience, Dr. Belhamel focuses on talking through what is happening now and finding useful steps forward. She uses approaches that center on values, emotions, and skills to manage distress. Conversations are meant to be straightforward and grounded in everyday life rather than academic jargon.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice as an LMFT in Georgia. Over two decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, intimacy and erotic concerns such as BDSM and kink, body image, chronic illness, and the effects of adoption and abandonment. She also supports people navigating identity and relationship questions within LGBT contexts.
Dr. Belhamel integrates therapies that help people notice what matters, build emotional awareness, and change unhelpful behavior patterns. Examples include methods that focus on acceptance and committed action, attachment dynamics, and skills for managing strong emotions.
She is available to work with clients in English and accepts international clients. To begin, readers should select the platform Start Therapy button and follow the matching questionnaire and scheduling steps.
With 20 years of experience, Dr. Belhamel focuses on talking through what is happening now and finding useful steps forward. She uses approaches that center on values, emotions, and skills to manage distress. Conversations are meant to be straightforward and grounded in everyday life rather than academic jargon.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice as an LMFT in Georgia. Over two decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, intimacy and erotic concerns such as BDSM and kink, body image, chronic illness, and the effects of adoption and abandonment. She also supports people navigating identity and relationship questions within LGBT contexts.
Dr. Belhamel integrates therapies that help people notice what matters, build emotional awareness, and change unhelpful behavior patterns. Examples include methods that focus on acceptance and committed action, attachment dynamics, and skills for managing strong emotions.
She is available to work with clients in English and accepts international clients. To begin, readers should select the platform Start Therapy button and follow the matching questionnaire and scheduling steps.
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 Dr. Belhamel’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps even when feelings are strong. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes by focusing on actions that match personal priorities. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current trust and connection. It can be useful for intimacy issues, grief, and relationship concerns by increasing emotional awareness and safety in relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals and the person’s preferences. Sessions often mix strategies from different approaches to meet practical needs rather than sticking to one strict method.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or offering options when camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and attachment-focused work to an online setting by using focused conversation, exercises, and behavior plans that clients can practice between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, and related issues like ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is practical and holistic, focusing on values, emotional awareness, and skills-based work to manage distress and improve daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
The therapist practices in Georgia and holds a GA LMFT credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.