Kate Scharff, MSW
(Mental Health Professional)
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Kate scharff, MSW is a psychotherapist, mediator, and Collaborative practioner with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has taught and published widely in the areas of psychotherapy, divorce, and, more recently, Collaborative Practice. Ms. Scharff has completed over 60 Collaborative cases in which she has served as coach or child specialist. She is is the author, with Lisa Herrick, Ph.D., of the book 'The Emotional Dynamics of Collaborative Divorce: A Guide for the Whole Team'(ABA, Oct. 2010).
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The Center for Relationships in Transition |
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6917 Arlington Road
Suite 224
Bethesda MD 20814 USA
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301-951-3776 |
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301-951-3781 |
| Email: |
kate@thecrt.com |
| Website: |
http://www.katescharff.com |
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Licensed in Maryland and DC, Ms. Scharff is the Founder and Director of the Center for Relationships in Transition in Bethesda, Maryland, which provides psychotherapy and specialized services for families going through separation and divorce. She is also the Director of the Metro Washington Center of the International Psychotherapy Institute, and has written and presented widely on the topics of psychotherapy, divorce, high conflict divorce, and Collaborative Practice. Ms. Scharff is a founding member and President-Elect of the DC Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She is also a member of the Metro DC Mental Health Collaborative Professionals Group, The Maryland Collaborative Practice Council, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and is President-Elect of the Montgomery County Divorce Roundtable. Ms. Scharff meets IACP trainer criteria, and is on the faculty of the Collaborative Practice Training Institute.
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| Professional Licenses |
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Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia
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| Areas of Practice |
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Child Specialist
Divorce Coach
Mediation
Other
Parenting Coordinator
Trainer
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| Education |
| Undergraduate Education |
| Franklin and Marshall College |
| Post-graduate Education |
Columbia University School of Social Work
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| Professional Education |
Institute for Child, Adolescent and Family Studies
International Psychotherapy Institute
Extensive training in mediation and Collaborative Law (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Team), parent coordination, and custody evaluation. |
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I have completed many Collaborative trainings at all levels, and now conduct Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced trainings as part of The Collaborative Practice Training Institute (CPTI) |
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** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals. I verify that I meet the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and that I apply the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals in my collaborative practice.
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