for
Sharman D. Colosetti, LCSW, PhD
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Suite 847
Decatur, GA 30030
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EDUCATION:
University of Georgia, School of Social Work, Athens, GA. Doctoral Program. Graduated June,
1997; Masters Program. Graduated March, 1989.
Lawyer s Assistant Program of the National Center for Paralegal Training, Atlanta, GA. ABA
approved. Specialty in Litigation and training in legal research and general practice. Graduated
September, 1981.
Kent State University, Kent Ohio. BGS Degree with concentration in English and Psychology.
Graduated May, 1981.
Akron University, Akron, Oh. Bank Principles and Practices. March 1977.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Registered General, Civil and Domestic Mediator, August 16, 2000.
Certified Group Psychotherapist, March 21, 1999.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, June, 1998.
Water Aerobics Instructor, June, 1992.
Certification of Completion: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Level I and Level
II, October, 1995.
Academy of Certified Social Workers, January, 1991.
Licensed Masters of Social Work, Intermediate Level, July, 1991.
POST Instructor Certification: Rape Counseling for the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and
Training Council. January, 1990.
Clinical Instructor, Medical College of Georgia, Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior,
School of Medicine. 1989 1991.
EMPLOYMENT:
Private Practice, Decatur, GA. Individual, Couples, and Group Psychotherapy, and Domestic
Mediation. January, 2005 to present.
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DeKalb Wellness Center, Decatur, GA. Certified Water Aerobics Instructor. October, 2000 to
present.
Trainer/Consultant, Childcare Solutions of Georgia. December, 2000 to 2004.
Bachelor of Social Work Field Supervisor, Atlanta, GA. September, 2000.
Private Practice, Norcross, GA. Individual, Couples, and Group Psychotherapy, and Domestic
Mediation. July, 2000 to January, 2005.
Family Life Center, Atlanta, GA. Certified Water Aerobics Instructor. October, 1996 to January,
2006.
Augusta College, Augusta, GA. Certified Water Aerobics Instructor. September, 1991 to August,
1996.
Department of Corrections, Washington State Prison and Metro State Prison. Mental Health
Consultant. March, 1993 to March, 2011.
University of Georgia, School of Social Work, Athens, GA. Instructor, Cultural Diversity (Winter
quarter, 1993), Clinical Methods (Fall quarters, 1991 and 1992).
Brandon Wilde, Augusta, GA. Water Aerobics Instructor. March, 1992 to January, 1993.
University of Georgia, School of Social Work, Athens, GA. Research Assistant to Dr. James
Gaudin ( January June, 1992),, Elizabeth Lindsey (Winter quarter, 1988), and Dr. Letha See
(Fall quarter, 1987).
Family Counseling of the CSRA, Augusta, GA. Part-time Psychotherapist. January, 1991 to
September, 1993.
University Hospital, Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services, Augusta, GA. Coordinator. April,
1989 to September, 1991.
Medical College of Georgia, Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic. Augusta, GA. Social Work Intern.
June, 1988 to March, 1989.
King & Spalding, Atlanta, GA. Healthcare, Corporate, and International Law Paralegal. June,
1985 to September, 1987.
Bondurant, Miller, Hishon & Stephenson, Atlanta, GA. Healthcare Paralegal. March, 1985 to
June, 1985.
Rogers & Hardin, Atlanta, GA. Litigation Paralegal. March, 1982 to October, 1984.
Hansel, Post, Brandon & Dorsey, Atlanta, GA. Litigation and Anti-trust Paralegal. September,
1981 to January, 1982.
Western Reserve Psychiatric Habilitation Center, Herr Hall/The Kent Project, Kent, OH. Office
management including clerical, budgeting, activity therapy, and case management in a
transitional home for mental patients. July, 1978 to June, 1981.
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First National Bank of Akron, Akron, OH. Bank Teller. August, 1977 to July, 1978.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Rapid Trauma Resolution (5 hrs), August 10, 2012.
American Academy of Psychotherapists, More is Better, or is it? Greed, Excess and Addiction,
(12 hrs), June 20 24, 2012.
American Academy of Psychotherapists, Working at the Edge, (9 hrs), March
23 25, 2012.
Eleventh International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches and Psychotherapy (25.5hrs)
December 8 11, 2011.
American Academy of Psychotherapists, Love Matters, October 19 23, 2011.
Hypnotherapy to Help Clients with their Fears and Phobias (2.5 hrs), September 2, 2011.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Family Mediation Association of Georgia, April, 2000 to 2004.
American Academy of Psychotherapists, October, 1999 to present; Southern Region Committee
Member 1999 - 2006; Chairwoman, March, 2002 - March, 2005; Chair of Summer Workshop
2006; Executive Councilor, 2008-2011, Program Chair for I&C 2012.
Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work, 1998 to present. Continuing Education Committee
Member, 1999-2001; Mentor, 2005 to present; Supervisor, 2006 to present.
Atlanta Group Psychotherapy Society, 1998 to 2008.
Society for the Integration of Spirituality and Psychotherapy, 2005 to 2008.
Jung Society, 2007 to 2008.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Girl Scout Co-leader, 2007 to the present.
Forrest Hills Neighborhood Association, Welcome Wagon Greeter, 2001-2006; co-chair for
Spring Auction 2011..
Clubscape, Board of Directors, March, 2000 March, 2001.
Hands-On Atlanta, Team Captain, October, 1998 1999.
Augusta Area Disaster Team, 1992.
Women of Excellence Nominee, 1991.
Radiothon for Augusta Community-based Child Abuse Council, April, 1991.
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Richmond County Child Abuse Protocol Committee, 1989 1991.
United Way Needs Assessment Committee, 1990.
PUBLICATIONS:
Colosetti, S.D. (Spring, 2010). Multiple Truths: A Journey through Altered States. Voices, 46 (1),
50-53.
[Anonymous], (Fall, 2002). The Case of Dick and Jane. Voices, 38 (3), 77-80.
Colosetti, S. (September, 2002). Listening with all our senses. Family Mediation Association of
GA Newsletter, p.2.
Colosetti, S.D. (2000, September/October). Building a Practice. AAP Newsletter, p.6.
Colosetti, S.D. & Thyer, B.A. (2000). The relative effectiveness of EMDR versus Relaxation
Training with battered women prisoners. Behavior Modification, 24 (5), 719-739.
Colosetti, S.D. (January 28, 1997). Effect of relaxation training alone and relaxation training
paired with EMDR on incarcerated battered women. Paper presented at the national conference
on Research for Social Work Practice, Florida International University, North Miami, FL.
Colosetti, S.D. & Bordnick, P. (1997). Should Social Workers support Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMD/R) Therapy? in B.A. Thyer (Ed.), Controversial Issues
in Social Work (pp. 56-69). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Colosetti, S.D. (1996, April). Why vie over victimization? [letter to the Editor]. NASW News,
p.14.
Gallant, J.P., Colosetti, S.D. & Holland, T.P. (1994). Assessment of teaching a constructivist
approach to Social Work Practice. Arete, 45-60.
Lindsey, E.W., Colosetti, S.D., Roach, B. & Wodarski, J.S. (1989). Quality Control and error
regulation in the AFDS Program: A review and synthesis. Administration in Social Work, 13(2),
29-45.
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES:
Guest Reviewer for RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.
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