Sarah Gewanter, MSW, LCSW

Sarah Gewanter is a well-known psychotherapist who trained at Columbia University. She was also trained by the Georgiana Organization and Sally Brockett, International Berard Trainer, in the Berard Method of Auditory Integration Training (AIT). In a collaborative teamwork and “systems” approach. Ms. Gewanter has successfully used AIT to implement changes in children and adults. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina. She is also a Certified Berard Method AIT Practitioner. Ms. Gewanter has over 25 years of clinical experience working with children and adults. She is the Clinical Director of the Counseling Centers in Connecticut and North Carolina.

Ms. Gewanter combines expertise in developmental disabilities, psychodynamics, AIT, behavior management skills to help families with programs that bring out each individual’s potential in children and adults through AIT methods. The Auditory Integration Method, developed by Dr. Guy Berard in Annecy, France over 30 years ago, is the intervention of choice for non-pharmacological, non-invasive treatments that help normalize auditory, behavioral and neurological functions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

2004 Re-certification: Berard Auditory Integration Training by IDEA, Inc
1994: Certified in Berard A.I.T. by the Georgiana Organization
1987: CISW Certification, State of Connecticut
1984: LCSW National Certification
1984: Columbia University, New York, Seminar, Field Instruction
1981: CSW Certification, State of New York
1981: MSW, Columbia University, Graduate School of Social Work
1974: BA, Philosophy, Grinnell College

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Georgiana Organization
Academy of Certified Social Workers
National Association of Social Workers
Former adjunct faculty member for Columbia University, 1987-1991
Columbia Faculty/Student Committees on Curriculum, Policy-making and Women's Caucus
Columbia University Advisory Committee, Continuing Education Program
Connecticut Coalition for Children of Alcoholics
Who's Who Among Human Service Professionals

A personal note

People often ask how Sarah got involved in AIT in the first place ... Here's her own story.