We disclose to each client the professional qualifications and experience of the supervised psychotherapist, those actions that constitute unprofessional conduct, and the method for filing a complaint or making a consumer inquiry.
Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners
Non-Licensed and Non-Certified Psychotherapists
Cheryl Shive, M.S., MSW
Qualifications and Experience
Formal Education:
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology May 2000
University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Science; Psychology September 2012
University of Phoenix
Master of Social Work; Clinical Mental Health specialization July 2017
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Certification and Credentials:
State of Vermont Non-Licensed & Non-Certified Psychotherapy Roster
Effective January 29, 2019
University of Maryland, Baltimore Certification
Clinical Mental Health Specialist
July 28, 2018
SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) Certification
University of Maryland, Baltimore
November 2015
Additional Training: Workshops and Seminars:
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Recognizing & Treating the Emerging Epidemic
Paul Foxman, PhD.
January 2019
Understanding the Behaviors of Traumatized Children Training Certificate
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Child Welfare Academy
April 2013
Attachment Disorder & the Family Training Certificate
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Child Welfare Academy
March 2012
Behavior Management Skills & Techniques Certificate
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Child Welfare Academy
March 2011
Memberships:
- Vermont Medical Reserve Corps
- American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Responder
Experience in the Practice of Psychotherapy:
Psychotherapist 10/17 – 10/18
Ten Ten Counseling, LLC.
Boyds, MD
Provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. Part-time, Supervised.
Clinical Field Work practitioner 8/17 – 07/18
Behavioral Health Partners; A Sheppard Pratt Organization
Frederick, MD
Provide psychotherapy to individuals and families, attend weekly staff meetings. Part-time, Supervised.
Clinical Field Work practitioner 9/16 – 6/17
The Jefferson School and Residential Treatment Center; A Sheppard Pratt Organization
Jefferson, MD
Provide psychotherapy to individuals, attend weekly staff meetings. Part-time, Supervised.
Emphasis on Dialectical Behavioral Treatment.
Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Worker 09/18-Present
Burlington, VT
Offer supportive counseling to individuals experiencing emotional crises. Emphasis on crisis stabilization and support. Part-time, Supervised.
Scope of Practice
Theoretical Orientation:
Integrative, using an interpersonal process utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral, Solution Focused and Strengths-based perspectives
Areas of specialization:
- Children and Youth
- Parents: with families and individually
Treatment Methods:
- Utilize Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change and Strengths-based approaches to develop appropriate treatment goals and intervention strategies
- Psycho-education
- Mindfulness for stress reduction and coping
- DBT for stress reduction and coping
- CBT
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Family Systems
- Collaboration with significant others in client’s life
My practice is also governed by the Rules of the Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners. It is unprofessional conduct to violate those rules. A copy of the rules may be obtained from the Board or online at www.wec.state.vt.us
Information concerning unprofessional conduct for this profession posted in common area.