Salt and Light Counseling

Focusing on helping primarily adults with anxiety and trauma, Salt and Light Counseling LLC offers in-person and telehealth sessions in a non-judgmental treatment setting with respect and compassion for all. “We work very hard to have a very comforting, safe, welcoming environment,” says owner Sherry McClurkin, MS, LCPC. “...We very much tailor what we do to each individual person’s personality and preferences based on their own experiences.” This Frederick-based business began with Ms. McClurkin as the sole therapist then grew into a thriving group private practice with four (4) additional talented therapists whom Ms. McClurkin oversees.

Named for the importance of the elements salt and light as discussed in The Bible, clients from all cultures, faiths, ethnicities, gender identities and sexual orientations are welcomed as they are. A Christian perspective is only offered if requested by a client.

Ms. McClurkin is driven to help clients unravel past traumas using techniques to “bring some peace to their souls”, along with mentoring and challenging new therapists to reach for excellence.

“It’s really quite an honor to be a therapist and have people trust you and say things to you that they have never said to anyone else,” she says. “It is highly rewarding.”

Ms. McClurkin hopes when clients are finished with a session each feels valued, seen, and heard. She also wants clients to realize they matter to us and we take seriously whatever problems they hope to resolve.

“I make it very clear from the beginning that we cannot guarantee their specific goal will be met,” she says. “We are not magicians, but we can guarantee we will give them everything we can possibly have to give them and there will be movement toward their goals.”

Photo left to right: Sherry McClurkin, LCPC; Lonna Soward, LGPC; Jasmine Rivera, LCPC. Not pictured are Tasha Branch, LCPC; Angie Miller, LGPC.