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Sheryl Swidensky, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

✓ In-Office: Odenton, MD
✓ Virtual Visits

Psychotherapy

  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluations

Ages Served

      • Adults (ages 18+)
      • Older Adults (65+)

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Johns Hopkins EHP/USFHP
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare

To confirm your coverage rates, please call us at 240-750-6467.

About Me

    I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and bring 30 years of private practice, along with work from other settings in our community. These settings include, teaching at Anne Arundel Community College in Psychology, Education, and Human Services Departments. They also include work in public, private, and special-need sectors of education.

    I have a true passion for listening to people’s stories and goals they have for change. Overall, I am interactive with clients and enjoy creating a safe environment to explore life. I am eclectic in my approach, using Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused and mindfulness in my work.

    I enjoy seeing adolescents, individuals, and couples experiencing life’s struggles. I specialize in depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, loss, and trauma.

    Modalities

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Emotion-Focused Therapy
    • Gottman Method
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT)

    Approaches

    • Person-Centered

    Special Experience Working With

    • Chronic Illness / Terminal Illness Clients
    • First Responder Clients
    • Heterosexual / Straight
    • Individuals with Disabilities
    • Survivors of Trauma

    Areas of Expertise

    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Bipolar and Related Mood Disorders
    • Depressive Disorders
    • First Responders Care
    • Grief / Loss
    • Life Transitions
    • PTSD / Complex Trauma
    • Women Issues
    We accept many major insurances.
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