Biography

Sterling is a Supervising Licensed Independent Social Worker by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University, where she became passionate about understanding the contexts and lived experiences that shape people’s health. Wanting to pursue a path where she could work more closely with individuals to improve their health and wellbeing lead to a Master of Social Work degree and career as a mental health therapist.

Sterling is practice owner and clinical social worker/therapist at SB Counseling & Wellness, LLC, a trauma-focused private practice in Clintonville, Ohio, providing psychotherapy for adults 18 years and older. Previous clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and families in a community mental health setting. Multiple evidence-based psychotherapies and healing practices make up her therapeutic approach, including EMDR Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, IFS-informed Therapy/Parts Work, and Mindfulness.

Sterling is a Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant by the EMDR International Association. Consultation offerings include individual and group hours for those pursuing Foundational Training, EMDRIA Certification, and Approved Consultant status. Sterling is passionate about supporting consultees with complex cases, particularly those involving attachment trauma, relational trauma across the lifespan, complex PTSD, and dissociation.

Expressive Arts Therapy is another central area of practice. As the co-founder of Prism Expressive Arts Collective, Sterling provides professional training includes workshops, consultation/supervision, and a comprehensive Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy program.

As a social worker supervisor, Sterling enjoys supporting emerging social workers in their professional development. The intersections of social justice, advocacy, and clinical work are of particular interest to her. Sterling is currently affiliated with the MSW program at The Ohio State University.

Whether with clients, consultees, or supervisees, Sterling views the relationship as imperative, and takes her role in creating a safe and supportive environment very seriously. Her intention is to show up as an actively LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, anti-racist, anti-oppressive individual. Sterling is dedicated to supporting others in their growth with respect and integrity.