Sharrion Elliott Brown

Dr. Sharrion Brown, LCSW-S received her Bachelor of Science in Family Science, Master of Social Work and Doctor of Social work degrees from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Brown has over 12 years of experience in the field of social work with 7 years of experience as a clinician and 3 years as an instructor. She has experience with Kentucky’s child welfare system, community social work, psychiatric inpatient and outpatient treatment, and work in the public school system. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. Dr. Brown also holds a level 2 CBT accreditation from the Association of Psychological Therapies and is formally trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Dr. Brown co-owns a group practice and owns a private practice where she specializes in adolescent treatment and has a passion for working with youth and young adults.

Education

BS, University of Kentucky

MSW, University of Kentucky

DSW, University of Kentucky

Presentations

Elliott Brown, S. (2022). Vicarious Trauma in the Black Community due to Police Brutality and Aggressive Policing: How Social Workers Can Understand and Mitigate the Problem. University of Kentucky

Elliott Brown, S. (2022). Black Women Mental Health: Facilitating Discussion to Raise Awareness and Reduce the Stigma, Loneliness and Isolation. Black Mental Health Matters Inc.

Elliott Brown, S. (2022). How Does Racism, Bigotry, and Discrimination Create a Black Mental Health Crisis. Black Mental Health Matters Inc.

Elliott Brown, S. (2022). Mental Health in Schools. Black Mental Health Matters Inc.

Elliott Brown, S. (2024). Compassionate Support: Understanding Anxiety in Students and Supporting Educators. Fayette County Public Schools