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Sharon Calhoun

Sharon Calhoun

LMSW

Experienced Michigan therapist focused on healing

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  • Trauma-informed care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative approach

About Sharon

Sharon Calhoun is a licensed social worker with 35 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and substance problems. She also works with concerns such as self-esteem, stress, relationship difficulties, and anger.

Through decades of practice Sharon has supported adults at different life stages. She pays attention to the whole person and the life events that shape them. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, aimed at small, usable changes people can test between meetings.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Sharon helps people learn about patterns that keep them stuck and tries to make new ways of coping easier to use. She emphasizes clear communication and building everyday resilience rather than abstract theory.

Sharon often addresses issues linked to family of origin, attachment, codependency, and blended family dynamics. She also works with people facing addiction, domestic violence aftermath, divorce and separation, and aging-related concerns. Her approach adapts to each person’s needs and goals.

People can expect a steady, problem-solving orientation paired with space to process emotions. Sharon helps clients set realistic goals and tracks progress over time. Her aim is to support practical recovery and clearer relationships so daily life becomes more manageable.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on helping people process distressing memories and reduce the ways past events interfere with daily life. It aims to help clients feel safer in their bodies and relationships and to reduce symptoms that follow traumatic experiences.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people notice attachment needs, improve communication, and make different choices in close relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it links thoughts, feelings, and actions in a clear, testable way.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Sharon will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and daily life. She combines practical skills with room to process emotions so people can try techniques and adjust them together.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet from different locations while keeping therapy focused on clear goals and coping strategies.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Sharon commonly address?

Sharon works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, anger, and relationship concerns. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and family of origin matters.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and collaborative with a practical focus. She aims to help people learn coping skills and make small changes that improve daily life.

How much experience does she have?

Sharon brings 35 years of clinical experience in Michigan. That background includes work with adults across different life stages.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment 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 Sharon?

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

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