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Dr. Sharon Belhamel

Experienced relational therapist focused on practical change

LMFT Georgia

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Sharon

Dr. Sharon Belhamel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate major life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of relational and personal concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on a holistic perspective that honors emotional, relational, and practical aspects of change while collaborating with clients to create manageable steps forward. Her practice addresses issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related struggles, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, as well as additional complex areas like attachment challenges, blended family dynamics, and chronic illness concerns.

Sharon uses evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Based in Georgia and licensed as GA LMFT MFT000941, she accepts English-speaking clients and works with both domestic and international clients.

She offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, and participates in a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients begin by choosing the Start Therapy button and completing a brief matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and gently shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed in early life to improve how clients connect with others and manage relationship distress.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative rather than fixed. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will draw from CBT, ACT, attachment work, or other methods as appropriate to tailor a treatment plan over time.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from different locations, and select the communication style that best supports progress and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, bipolar, and related life changes among many other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a holistic, client-centered stance and uses approaches such as CBT, ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and DBT to match interventions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Georgia as GA LMFT MFT000941 and practices as an LMFT in that state.
Does she work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to English-speaking people regardless of location.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English