Sarah Weinstein

  **SARAH WEINSTEIN, MSW, _REGISTERED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER INTERN, LICENSE NUMBER, 13881_** Originally from Canada, I have made my home for the last eighteen years in Florida, practicing Social Work for twenty-two years. My passion for therapy stems from growing up and advocating for a mother who had Schizophrenia, a disease that is often feared and stigmatized by society.  Unfortunately, my family too has been touched by the disease of addiction and suicide.  Through my work, I am committed to helping people overcome addictions to alcohol and drugs, depression, anxiety, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. My credentials include the following: **DEGREES** - Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Louisville, Kentucky - Bachelor of Sociology & Criminology, Saint Mary’s University, Nova Scotia, Canada **EXPERIENCE** I have over 6 years of experience as a mental health counselor. Before going back to school and obtaining my master’s in social work, I was a Certified Child Welfare Supervisor for almost 14 years. I saw the lives of many children touched by addiction and untreated mental illness. I have assisted many families work towards a better future through case management, therapy and advocacy.  I have also worked with adolescents and adults in the community, residential treatment centers and other psychiatric settings. I am currently working on obtaining my license in Social Work. I have vast experience counseling clients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, trauma and substance abuse. My background enables me to be an extremely effective social worker who is comfortable counseling diverse groups of people.