Professional Summary
Sheila Gomez graduated from New York University’s School of Social Work in 2007 and since then has dedicated her work to serving Children and Families in the Boston and Metro Boston Area. Currently, Ms. Gomez is a School Social Worker in the local elementary school system as well as an Adjunct Professor at Boston University School of Social Work. At BUSSW, she instructs the Child Psychopathology course on their main campus and online.
Ms. Gomez has a keen passion for working with children and families experiencing depression, anxiety, and stress related to having experienced trauma. Throughout her career, Ms. Gomez has worked in a variety of settings such as schools, residential programs, in-home therapy, and an outpatient clinic. Her particular areas of interest include school social work, diagnosis, trauma and its impact on the brain and body, as well as specific work with families. Ms. Gomez values a holistic approach to social work practice and therefore believes in the importance of engaging all systems impacting the client when working with a youth and their family.
Categories
- Behavioral Health
- Case Management
- Children, Youth & Families
- Diverse Populations
- Supervision
- Trauma & Violence
Training Specialties
- Assessment / Evaluation
- Curriculum Development
- Instruction / Delivery