2639 Erie Ave., #8361 | Cincinnati, OH 45208
Who We Are & What We Do
Sankofa Therapy Practice
Cheryl McDonald, MSW, LISW-S
Cheryl McDonald, MSW, LISW-S
Greetings! Sankofa Therapy practice was created out of my passion and commitment to empower adults and children to transform their lives through integrative and holistic therapy practices. "Sankofa" means "reach back to reclaim that which is lost in order to move forward." I provide individual and family therapy. I also offer supervision
Greetings! Sankofa Therapy practice was created out of my passion and commitment to empower adults and children to transform their lives through integrative and holistic therapy practices. "Sankofa" means "reach back to reclaim that which is lost in order to move forward." I provide individual and family therapy. I also offer supervision for Ohio LSWs seeking training supervision hours to earn their independent licensure.
Here's where I thrive & flourish:
- cognitive behavioral therapy
- trauma-informed care
- solution-focused therapy
- culturally responsive therapy
- psychosocial assessments
- clinical leadership
- clinical & training supervision
- clinical case consultation
- mediation & conflict resolution
Cheryl McDonald, MSW, LISW-S
Cheryl McDonald, MSW, LISW-S
Cheryl McDonald, MSW, LISW-S
I was a social worker and a therapist for family and friends, long before I knew it would be my life’s work and passion! Every fiber of my being is energized by helping and advocating for others. I am very intentional with my time and energy. I want you to feel better and be better from our time together. I have been blessed and empowere
I was a social worker and a therapist for family and friends, long before I knew it would be my life’s work and passion! Every fiber of my being is energized by helping and advocating for others. I am very intentional with my time and energy. I want you to feel better and be better from our time together. I have been blessed and empowered to overcome many obstacles and hardships in my life. These experiences have molded me into the person I am today, and allows me to form genuine connections. I earned my masters in social work from the University of Cincinnati. I am an Ohio LISW-S (licensed independent clinical social worker with supervisor designation). I use my humor and creativity to empower others to break through the barriers that are keeping them from being happy.
Services
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISION
Any Buckeyes, Bearcats, Bengals or Browns fans looking to get their independent license? In addition to therapy, I offer clinical supervision in person in Cincinnati and virtually across every corner of O-H-I-O.
I can help you earn the training supervision hours you need. I provide training supervision for Ohio LSWs pursuing their independent licensure. I have leadership and direct practice clinical experience.
I am a credentialed supervisor, Every fiber of my being is energized by helping and advocating for others, and supervision is so fulfilling for me. I am a great fit for so many disciplines within the field of social work. I welcome the opportunity to help aspiring LSWs fulfill their hours, learn the lingo, and pave the path toward their own independent clinical license. Give me a call (513-342-0180) or email me (link below), so we can start working towards your independent license.
CLINICAL CONSULTANT & CURATOR
My professional career has included direct practice mental/behavioral health, as well as leadership and program management in school, community and hospital settings. I am a champion and voice for relentlessly pursuing and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in all spaces. As a member of several community organizations and non-profit boards, my passion for serving others and advocating for those who are historically marginalized, seamlessly intersects with dismantling and addressing racial and social injustices.
- Collaborate with me and I will share my clinical expertise with you, to support you in your private practice and provide a safe, confidential space for clinical case consultation.
- Partner with me on your next mental/behavioral health project that needs the insights of an experienced leader and practitioner. I will leverage my years of experience in program leadership, community & school based behavioral health practices, as well as mediations.
- Leverage my talents for curating candid and cultural conversations, and moderating panel discussions.
- Let's connect and make things happen!