George Sawin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker  and a Substance Abuse Professional, specializing in working with Men, Teenaged Boys, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples as well as EMDR while maintaining a small private practice in Wellesley MA.
 

With  experience as a marriage  therapist, and as a graduate of Boston College, George emphasizes a solution focused  therapy and  often employs EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Christian and spiritual counseling and Enneagram personality work, in his practice.  He is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are relationships, work place issues, parenting, men's issues, older teen-aged boys, spirituality and Christian counseling, ACOA and family substance abuse.

In addition to being an experienced relationship therapist, George has presented at many municipal police departments and to general audiences speaking on the topics of Resiliency, Substance Abuse and the Enneagram. His clients find him to be a warm, welcoming and  interactive therapist. His therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, George works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Education:
Boston College-Pastoral Ministry, MA, Social Work, MSW
Babson College- MBA Program
Bentley College- Business Management BS,  Accounting AS

License & Certifications:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker MA#114238 (LICSW)
US DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

Special Interests & Training:
Men in transition, Teen boys, Christian Counseling, Couples, Police Officers and their families, Enneagram, Pastoral Ministry, Masculine Spirituality, ACOA & EMDR
 

Professional Activities and Memberships:
American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy-Associate
National Association of Social Workers
Employee Assistance Professionals Association

 

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