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Dr. Sharon Belhamel

Dr. Sharon Belhamel, LMFT

Therapist · Georgia · 20+ years of experience

Practical therapy for life transitions and stress

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At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (Georgia)
LMFT · No. MFT000941
NPI
1407027188

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  • Holistic approach
  • Practical skills
  • Relationship focus

About Sharon

Dr. Sharon Belhamel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed by life changes, or struggling with stress. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at making day-to-day life a little easier.

She takes a holistic view of problems and pays attention to how relationships, work, and health interact. In sessions she listens and helps people set small, doable goals. That can mean learning skills to manage strong emotions, noticing patterns that cause pain, or making plans to handle a difficult schedule.

Over two decades in practice she has worked with many concerns such as grief, addiction, ADHD, caregiver strain, and issues related to aging and geriatric needs. She also addresses relationship and intimacy questions, trauma and abuse, and identity matters including LGBT concerns. Her background supports a broad range of life challenges rather than a single narrow focus.

Dr. Belhamel uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She may draw on acceptance-based work, cognitive-behavioral tools, attachment ideas, or client-centered conversation depending on what helps most. The aim is to build skills, reduce suffering, and support clearer decision making.

People who choose her often want practical steps and calm guidance for real everyday problems. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

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

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking steps that match what matters to you. It can help when anxiety, depression, or life changes make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs evolve.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow for a brief check-in during a lunch break. It can also let people connect with a licensed professional in Georgia even if they are located elsewhere. Ask about available scheduling and session arrangements when you match with the therapist.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and many life changes including aging and geriatric concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens, helps set small goals, and teaches skills you can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - GA LMFT - and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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