Dr. Sharon Belhamel, LMFT
Compassionate guidance for midlife transitions
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- Holistic outlook
- Practical tools
- Experience driven
About Sharon
Dr. Sharon Belhamel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people facing midlife shifts, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She presents a calm, practical presence and aims to help clients find clearer priorities and steadier routines when life feels overwhelming.
Her work draws on a holistic outlook that looks at thoughts, feelings, relationships, and daily habits. She listens for what matters most to each person and uses talk and practical exercises to test new ways of coping. Sessions tend to focus on small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
With 20 years of clinical experience, she brings a longterm perspective to recurring struggles such as stress, burnout, and relationship strain. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction concerns, and identity-related issues, including LGBT topics.
Dr. Belhamel uses several therapeutic approaches to match the needs of the person in the room. Those include acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and practical cognitive behavioral strategies. She adjusts techniques based on what helps a person make progress.
She practices in Georgia and works in English. People who want to begin are asked to use the platform’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Her work draws on a holistic outlook that looks at thoughts, feelings, relationships, and daily habits. She listens for what matters most to each person and uses talk and practical exercises to test new ways of coping. Sessions tend to focus on small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
With 20 years of clinical experience, she brings a longterm perspective to recurring struggles such as stress, burnout, and relationship strain. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction concerns, and identity-related issues, including LGBT topics.
Dr. Belhamel uses several therapeutic approaches to match the needs of the person in the room. Those include acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and practical cognitive behavioral strategies. She adjusts techniques based on what helps a person make progress.
She practices in Georgia and works in English. People who want to begin are asked to use the platform’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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
Dr. Belhamel commonly blends acceptance and commitment ideas with attachment-focused listening and client-centered care. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase purposeful steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current trust and closeness, helping people shift unhelpful expectations in adult relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting a person where they are so they feel heard and can explore what matters to them.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and try different ideas to find what fits. This ongoing conversation shapes sessions so techniques match the person’s needs rather than the other way around.
If you plan to pursue online therapy, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments. For many people, being able to schedule sessions from where they already are helps them stay consistent and continue progress between visits.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Belhamel address?
She helps people with midlife changes, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career questions, grief, trauma, addiction concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, combining listening with exercises and small behavior changes to help people manage daily life more effectively.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and mood issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as GA LMFT, and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
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 her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.