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I received my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from Kean University (Union, NJ) and am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NJ and a Licensed Master Social Worker in NY. I have been in the Social Work field for 10+ years and have extensive experience working with those effected by homelessness, incarceration, severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse. I have a experience providing mental health services and crisis intervention to the community and within a private practice setting.
I specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, self harm and other various mental health disorders. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families and couples and utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution-focused, Client Centered and Motivational techniques as well as Family Systems, Couples Counseling and Group Therapy.
Prior to opening my own practice I worked as the Clinical Coordinator of Transit Outreach for BRC in New York, as the Director of Community Support Services in Newark, NJ and as a Program Manager at the Housing, Health and Human Services Center in Hackensack, NJ. Most recently I was a contracted clinician with PhG Services LLC.
I especially enjoy sharing my knowledge, skills and experiences with others and will be working with Rutgers University as a field liaison and offsite supervisor for interns pursing an education/career in Social Work.
I am SIFI certified and hold my Clinical Supervisor Certificate, which allows me to supervise Social Work interns and provide clinical supervision to those LSW's seeking their LCSW hours.
Sharyn Zisa Mays, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Psychotherapist