Medical Director
Sheila Ervin
Therapist
With ClearView Communities Since 2026
Sheila Ervin is a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical with extensive experience in community mental health, school-based social work, supervision, and private practice therapy. She brings more than 25 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through trauma, crisis intervention, and complex behavioral health needs, with a focus on trauma-informed and evidence-based care.
Sheila earned her Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in May 1997 and holds active clinical licenses in Maryland and Washington, D.C., with previous licensure in Illinois and Colorado. Her postgraduate training includes additional studies at Trinity University and Adams State University. She is also a Maryland Board Approved Clinical Supervisor.
Prior to joining ClearView Communities, Sheila worked across community mental health systems, school social work settings, supervisory roles, and private practice clinical care. She currently serves in leadership with the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA), where she has held the role of Clinical Liaison and now serves as Vice President, supporting advocacy and clinical leadership efforts focused on trauma and domestic violence.
Services & Expertise
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Trauma-Informed Clinical Care
- Crisis and Danger Assessment
- Individual Psychotherapy (Adults and Families)
- School-Based Social Work Services
- Community Mental Health Services
- Clinical Supervision (MD Board Approved Supervisor)
- CBT-Informed Therapeutic Interventions
- DBT Skills Training and Application
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)–Informed Therapy
- Domestic Violence and Trauma Support Services
- Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
- Private Practice Clinical Treatment
- Systems-Based and Community Social Work Practice
Education & Certification
- Master of Social Work – Loyola University Chicago (1997)
- Bachelor of Science – Illinois State University
- Postgraduate Studies – Trinity University and Adams State University
- Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C), Maryland
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Washington, D.C.
- Former Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Illinois and Colorado
- Maryland Board Approved Clinical Supervisor
Professional Expertise
- Clearview Communities Therapist (2026)
- Takoma Therapy, Private Practice Clinician (2021-2026)
- Takoma Therapy, Director of Clinical Care (2023-26)
- School Social Worker (1998-2003, 2007-2021) Illinois, Colorado and Rockville MD.
Interests
- Yoga
- Walking
- Photography
- Music
- Travel
Our mission is to create a superior therapeutic residential experience for persons with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. We offer a unique and comprehensive program for adults who are seeking recovery and independent living in the community.
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License No. MH-863 State of Maryland. ClearView Communities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
