Sharon Calhoun, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

35 years experience
Michigan based
Helps with anxiety

About Sharon

Sharon Calhoun is a licensed master social worker with 35 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, trauma, and relationship struggles. Her work focuses on practical steps clients can use to feel steadier and more in control of daily life.

Sharon’s background includes long practice with adults at different life stages. She has helped people with low self-esteem, communication problems, social anxiety, and issues that stem from family of origin or attachment wounds. Her Michigan practice draws on a wide range of everyday concerns, from aging and fatherhood issues to struggles with codependency and blended family dynamics.

In sessions she uses clear, collaborative methods. Conversations look at patterns that keep problems going and identify small changes that make a difference. She leans on approaches such as attachment work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and techniques focused on trauma and motivation to support change.

Clients can expect a warm, direct style that balances listening with practical guidance. Sharon aims to help people build resilience, improve communication, and develop healthier ways of coping with strong emotions. She adapts her approach to match each person’s needs and goals.

Her practice emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sharon works with clients to set realistic goals, track small successes, and adjust plans as life shifts. This approach supports longer-term growth while addressing urgent problems as they arise.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Sharon uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps people understand why they react a certain way and how to build more secure ways of relating. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust direction based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.

If you plan to pursue online sessions, confirm available formats before booking so you know how Sharon is offering care. Online work can make scheduling easier, fit into a lunch break, or shorten a check-in when life is busy. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity when routine changes. Talk with Sharon about what will fit your schedule and what kind of session length or frequency feels workable.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sharon commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, and relationship concerns along with related issues such as self-esteem and family of origin problems.

What is her therapy style like?

The approach is warm and collaborative, combining listening with practical steps. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small changes that can improve daily functioning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 35 years of experience working with adults across different life stages in Michigan.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds an LMSW, listed as MI LMSW, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for her practice.

How does cost and payment 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 her?

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