- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Motivational interviewing
About Sharon
Sharon Calhoun is a Licensed Master Social Worker, with 35 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, and anger. Sharon works with individuals who want clearer thinking and steadier responses when life gets hard.
She began her career in community mental health and moved into varied settings where long-term and short-term work were both needed. Over the decades she has helped people cope with substance concerns, domestic violence aftermath, and the effects of early attachment wounds. Her work also covers parenthood strain, blended family adjustments, and challenges that come with aging.
In sessions she uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and change reactions. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current responses. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help people set realistic next steps and keep momentum between sessions.
Sharon favors clear, direct conversations about what is happening and what to try next. She helps people name patterns of control, dependency, or avoidance and then practices different ways to respond. When trauma is part of the picture she integrates trauma-focused approaches with pacing that fits the person’s readiness.
Her aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions tend to include short skill practices, problem-solving, and planning for real-life situations where anger or stress shows up. People who want concrete tools and long experience guiding them may find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sharon commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice thoughts that make anger worse and practice new responses. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape reactions and helps people try different ways of relating in present-day situations.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She and the person work together to pick which methods fit the current problem, goals, and comfort level. Plans are adjusted as progress is made, with a mix of short skill practice and focused conversation.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove travel time. Therapists often adapt exercises and homework so the work carries into everyday situations without needing an in-person visit.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
Sharon addresses anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and relationship problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses direct, practical conversations and short skill practices to help people change thinking and reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working in Michigan across community and clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.