Sherri Cauthen

Sherri Cauthen, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, IECMH-C, is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with a profound commitment to supporting children and adolescents facing diverse challenges. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Sherri earned her MSW from The University of Maine and possesses extensive training in play therapy, including sandtray play therapy, where she is recognized as an International Credentialed Sandtray Therapist.

Specializing in addressing emotional regulation difficulties, impulse control issues, complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, Sherri's therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and adaptive. She incorporates different therapeutic modalities based on individual client needs, drawing from her expertise in Individual Psychology (Adlerian) as a Certified Adlerian Play Therapist. Additionally, Sherri is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has completed training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), further enhancing her ability to address trauma-related issues and promote healthy attachment relationships. In addition to her clinical work, Sherri is an active advocate for the rights and needs of students with disabilities in navigating the complex world of special education.

Sherri's therapeutic approach is characterized by empathy, validation, and empowerment. She believes in the significance of the therapeutic relationship, utilizing an egalitarian stance to help individuals and families feel validated, connected, and significant as they navigate their healing journey. Passionate about promoting resilience and well-being, Sherri is dedicated to healing children and families, recognizing the purposefulness of all behaviors.