Sherri Cauthen, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S

Dr. Sherri Cauthen, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and community mental health advocate with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and clinicians.

Dr. Sherri is a clinician & clinical supervisor at Jewish Family and Career Services. She earned her Doctor of Social Work degree from Morgan State University and her Master of Social Work degree from The University of Maine. She has advanced training in play therapy, infant and early childhood mental health, neurodiversity-affirming care, and child and adolescent behavioral health.

Dr. Sherri specializes in working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and young adults, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, and school-related difficulties. She is also passionate about supporting transracial adoptive families and integrating digital play therapy and technology in developmentally supportive ways. Using a strengths-based and relationship-centered approach, Sherri helps individuals build confidence, emotional awareness, coping skills, and a deeper understanding of themselves.

As a neurodivergent clinician, Dr. Sherri brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to her work. She is passionate about creating affirming environments where children, teens, and families feel supported, empowered, and understood.