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Sheri as a psychotherapist:
I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland
School of Social Work in 1994 and am an LCSW-C, a licensed certified
social worker-clinical. From 1994-2002, I served as the Executive
Director of the STTAR Center, the Sexual Trauma Treatment Advocacy and
Recovery Center in Howard County, Maryland. I have also served on
several non-profit boards of directors, including MCASA (MD Coalition
Against Sexual Assault), The MD Network Against Domestic Violence, and
The Howard County Child Advocacy Center. Prior to social work school, I
received my BA from Salisbury University in 1977, was a teacher and
administrator at a business college and have worked extensively with
adults with developmental disabilities.
I have maintained a private psychotherapy practice since 1995. Areas of
clinical interest include: Alternative Health, Eastern Medicine, Social
Work Specialties in Affective Disorders, Sexual and Domestic Trauma,
Developmental Disabilities, PTSD, Spirituality and Mental Health and
Dual Diagnoses of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders. I am
a provider for employee assistance program (EAP) services for Magellan
Health Services, APS and for Baltimore County through Compsych.
Sheri as an Acupuncturist:
I have been a patient of acupuncture for 18 years and have been amazed
at the transformative powers of acupuncture and the changes in my life.
A spiritual experience in 2002 led me to begin a new journey and I
enrolled in acupuncture school. In the spring of 2006, I received a
Master of Acupuncture degree from Tai Sophia Institute for the Healing
Arts, a premiere school for graduate education in complementary medicine
based in Laurel, Maryland. I am a member of the Maryland Acupuncture
Society and the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. In addition to schooling at Tai Sophia, I have received
training from Jeffrey Yuen, Alex Tiberi, Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, Terry
Oleson, Lonny Jarrett, Jack Daniel, Michael Smith, Bob Brown, and Fritz
Smith. I learned auricular acupuncture from Dave Wurzel and Peter
Marinakis. I have also been privileged to shadow Peter Marinakis
for the past year two years in his private practice. I have completed
the course work for Zero Balancing and am currently finishing my
certification. I am also assistant faculty at TAI Sophia Institute for
the Healing Arts.
In addition to being a licensed acupuncturist, I am certified as an ADS,
Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist through NADA, the National
Acupuncture Detoxification Association. I am also licensed through the
state of Maryland, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as an
Auricular Detoxification Specialist. Utilizing this special license, I
offer addictions treatment, using the National Acupuncture
Detoxification Protocol, combining both Psychotherapy and acupuncture.
The NADA protocol can be done in a group or individual setting.
My teachings combine a Native American spiritual path with the eastern
philosophy of Taoism. Awaken the Spirit Wellness Center, LLC follows my
vision and my dream: that we are all connected; everything in the
universe is related: Mitakyue Oaysin. We must all work together to make
life on earth a more peaceful and healthier planet to reside on. This
philosophy begins with each of us as individuals, accepting
responsibility for our destinies. It is my privilege to work with you.
Please contact me at 410-747-9743 to make an appointment.
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