Sherene Smith (they/them)

Having graduated from the Smith School for Social Work with my Masters in Social Work, I am informed by psychodynamic therapy as the foundation of my practice. I am trained in EMDR therapy through the Trauma Institute and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD from the Veterans Affairs Administration, both of which inform evidence-based trauma treatment for lasting change. My advanced certificate in Sex Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies equips me with in-depth knowledge of sexual health and intimacy issues further supported by consultation and training from sex therapists specializing in gender, erotic marginalization, relational diversity, and sexual health. My practice is enriched by my training in Internal Family Systems through the Queer and Trans Internal Family Systems project which provides a structured and integrated approach to understanding ourselves in a holistic way. 

As a member of both the National Association of Social Workers and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, I engage in networks that support ongoing professional development while upholding the professional ethics and standards in my field. 

Beyond my clinical work, I am an educator, having conducted trainings on LGBTQ+ therapeutic care, culturally informed co-occurring enhanced treatment, and the integration of mind-body practices in clinical work. This combination of clinical training and educational experience allows me to offer a uniquely comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach to therapy, particularly for clients dealing with trauma, relationship challenges, gender exploration, sexual wellbeing and more.