Claudia Delbasso, MA | GlobeCoRe, Inc.

Claudia Delbasso, MA,

Program Evaluator

She/Her

Ciera Lewis, MA

My Services Offered

I work with a diverse group of clients through various services. Within the scope of therapy, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help my clients overcome the obstacles they are facing. I provide therapy in two different settings. The first being in my office, and the second falls under my concierge services. Some of the benefits to the concierge service are priority scheduling, extended hour, and a private location of your choosing.

I also provide my therapy services by means of a group setting. I create groups in which people dealing with similar symptoms can discuss their shared stories and progress together. I also offer workshops in professional development that are aimed to create a proactive relationship within the work setting for employers, employees, and the organization as a whole. Similarly, I provide help with employee and corporate wellness in ensuring that the employees feel taken care of and content with their job.

What it is like being in session with me

I see you as more than a diagnosis. I provide a holistic focus on your individual physical, emotional, and family health. Not every therapist looks at the whole picture. I assess the entire person, not just their clinical diagnosis. This applies to all my services, as well.

Creating and maintaining our professional career can be a frustrating and overwhelming journey; but, once again, these feelings do not define the type of person that you are. I see you for who you are and meet you there. Through my concierge service, I understand that you have other priorities, and coming to an office or sitting in traffic can be can undesirable. Your life is specific to you, and certain requirements in a normal therapy office can be difficult to manage. I strive to create an environment that is meant for you and your needs.

Treatment/Approach modality

I have a very system-focused approach. I look at you within the context of your system. This includes how you interact differently or the same in various places and with various people. Your system is everything and everyone around you. This approach helps me find the triggers in your life that may be missed when only the individual is looked at. Your life around you can also impact the decisions you make as a person, professional, friend, colleague, employee or any role you take on in your life.

We do not live in a vacuum. The way you see yourself impacts those around you and your system. We all connect with each other in various ways, and these connections bleed into our own lives and personality. You are not completely detached from those around you. The people you talk to in your daily life are constantly affecting you, whether it is positive or negative.

My specialties

I primarily work with those dealing with relationship issues, individually, in couples, and within family sessions. I have embraced the idea of a diverse family in every way. Whether the diversity comes from their background, race, gender, sexuality, or even how they define their relationship with each other.

I help guide partners through marital and pre-marital issues through blocks in their relationships and life struggles. Though couples and family counseling are a significant part of my work, I work with a wide array of clients with different presenting symptoms. I also specialize in Naturopathy. This is an alternative to medicine that promotes self-healing through natural products and techniques to strengthen the body.

In addition to the already mentioned, I work with those dealing with dual diagnosis and/or substance use issues. Many people deal with multiple mental health diagnoses at once, and they all need to be taken into consideration while creating a treatment plan. Similarly, substance use is often due to previous issues and struggles, as well as the substances creating issues and struggles. I look at everything you are dealing with and create a plan that is unique to you and your needs. No matter who you are, my goal is to gain insight into your life and get educated about the different issues that may act as triggers in your life – then using this information to find new and healthier coping strategies.

Specialties include: depression and anxiety; racial, ethnic, and religious stressors; relationship, identity, and marriage issues; addictions; work-related or academic stressors; finding love; dietary and lifestyle counseling

How therapy helps

I want to help you strive for authenticity. Today, we share a connection across the globe, but people feel less connected than ever. Loneliness and feelings of isolation are increasing, and this can lead to a lot of health issues. You need good and stable relationships that are real, not just a product of social media. You need real connections that can come from genuinely looking inside yourself and finding who you are. I would like to see people be more aware of others, not so self-focused. Helping people reconnect and find real relationships in life is my ultimate goal. Finding a better environment with relationships can help you with the evolution of finding your best solutions. Therapy is not about telling you what to do but about helping facilitate the best solutions.

My credentials

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), a divorce mediator, a human resource professional (PHR), and a family business consultant. I received a B.S. at Iowa State University, an M.A. at Georgia School of Professional Psychology, an MBA at Columbia Southern University, and an N.D. at Trinity School of Natural Health. I also completed post-graduate work in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Georgia. I have also received numerous awards and honors, including being competitively selected to the National Society of Leadership and Success, and being named Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women in the Field of Counseling and Development.

My hobbies

In my spare time, I enjoy walking in the park, playing tennis, bouncing on a trampoline, and playing with cats and dogs.

Testimonials

I suppose I could talk about all the good things that Dr. Belhamel has offered, but it would be too much to write. The truth is, she is a phenomenal young woman who serves the community to the best of her ability. She possesses the skills of working well with others. ~Anonymous

Dr. Belhamel is a highly competent professional, and totally dependable. I found [her] to be of the highest ethical standards. She treats clients with respect and positive regard. She was always courteous and professional. It was enjoyable to work with her. ~Anonymous

Thank you, Dr. Sharon, for this past year of guidance, growth, and advice that you have provided. We are in a much better place now than we were before seeing you. Thank you for challenging us to be better and do better. You have been such a blessing to our marriage. We pray that God continues to work through you. ~Anonymous

Education

Doctoral Candidate (PhD Expected 2023)
Clinical-Community Psychology
Georgia State University (GSU)

Master’s Degree (MA, 2018)
Clinical-Community Psychology
Georgia State University (GSU)

Bachelor’s Degree (BA, 2015)
Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Honors, Awards & Memberships

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Fellow
The Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Psychology Summer Institute (PSI) Fellow
Cultural Humility in Research Award
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Fellow
Outstanding Research in Diversity Award

Specialties

Depression and Anxiety
Racial, Ethnic, And Religious Stressors
Work-Related or Academic Stressors
Life Management and Communication Skills
Finding Purpose/Finding Deserving Love
Navigating Life Transitions
Issues Tied to Self-Esteem/Identity
Interpersonal Conflict
Relationship Issues
Parenting Issues
Trauma

Clinical & Consulting Interests

Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
Workshops, Trainings, and Retreats: Racial Identity Development, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, and Holistic & Women’s Wellness
Psychological Evaluations
Cultural Immersion

What it’s Like to Work with Me

I strive to create a safe, culturally sensitive, and empowering environment for all my clients. I ensure that my office is a place where everyone feels as though they belong and are accepted regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. I create a carefully curated therapeutic experience that is conscious of who you are and how you define yourself. I want to create a collaborative space in which we both work through the issues you are facing in your life. No matter who you are I will help remind you of your true self and help you embrace your authentic self.

These values are applied to all of my services including individual, family, and group therapy, psychological evaluations, workshops, and trainings. All of these services aim to help individuals and organizations expand their awareness, knowledge, and skills. Services typically focus on identity development, diversity equity & inclusion, and creating time for holistic wellness.

Personal Highlights

I am a Clinical-Community doctoral student, working under the clinical supervision of Kelly Lewis-Arthur, Ph.D. I have experience working with diverse clients who are experiencing a range of clinical concerns from general life stress to management of severe mental illness.

My Hobbies

In my spare time, I teach yoga and meditation. I enjoy hiking, traveling, reading, trying vegan restaurants, and creating art projects with kids.

Education

Doctoral Candidate (PhD Expected 2024)
Clinical and Community Psychology
Georgia State University (GSU)

Master’s Degree (MA, 2019)
Clinical and Community Psychology
Georgia State University (GSU)

Bachelor’s Degree (BS, 2014)
Psychology
Georgia College & State University

Honors, Awards & Memberships

Georgia State University Provost Dissertation Fellow
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Educating Psychologists in Innovative Care – Child and Adolescent Research and Evidence-based Services (EPIC-CARES) Fellow
HRSA Training in Integrated Pediatric Psychology Services (TIPPS) Fellow
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) Predoctoral Fellowship, Honorable Mention
Jesse Mercer Steward
Ked’s Brave Life Career Grant Recipient
Clinic Diversity Committee, Georgia State University

Specialties

Anxiety, Stress, and Depression
Trauma
Relationship/Interpersonal Issues
Work-Related or Academic Stressors
Life Management and Effective Communication Skills
Issues Tied to Self-Esteem/Identity
Racial, Ethnic, Bicultural, and Immigration-Related Stressors

Clinical & Consulting Interests

Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
Workshops, Training, and Retreats: Women’s Wellness and Empowerment; Diversity Equity, & Inclusion; Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Considerations in Treatment
Psychological Evaluations
Empowerment, Resilience, and Positive Development
Cultural Immersion

What it’s Like to Work with Me

Through the use of culturally sensitive and evidence-based interventions, I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered. Services typically focus on culturally-informed interpersonal effectiveness, identity development, diversity equity and inclusion, and making wellness strategies accessible and sustainable.

Personal Highlights

I am a Clinical and Community Psychology PhD student, working under the supervision of Kelly Lewis-Arthur, Ph.D. I have experience working with diverse organizations and clients in both Spanish and English. My research focuses on individual and contextual factors that influence positive development, mental health, and resilience among immigrant-origin youth of color.

My Hobbies

In my spare time, I enjoy being active outdoors, dancing, spending time with friends, reading, and listening to podcasts and music.