Staff Directory

Sherry Lewis joined the STSM team in November 2008 after being employed by The Aiken Center for Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Services as the Intensive Outpatient Coordinator for approximately 5 years. She has also been employed by LRADAC, The Behavioral Health Center of the Midlands as a Clinical Counselor for 4 years and has contracted as a Clinical Counselor at the Addictions Treatment Unit in connection with Palmetto Health Richland. Sherry is a graduate of Webster University with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She is credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Addictions Counselor I, State Certified Addictions Counselor II, and a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Sherry’s reward from counseling is having the opportunity to be a catalyst for empowerment, restoration, and change for the clients she serves.

Katie Reid was raised in Philadelphia, PA and earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work from New York University in Manhattan. After working in New York City and following a term of volunteer service with AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps based in Denver, CO, Katie moved to Columbia in 2003 with her husband, Chris. In 2004 she graduated from USC’s Graduate School of Social Work with a Master’s in Social Work. Since 2007, Katie has served as the Community Education Program Director at Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands. In this capacity Katie is responsible for overseeing all of STSM’s outreach, prevention education, and community education programming. In 2008 Katie became a trained facilitator of Darkness to Light’s child sexual abuse prevention program, Stewards of Children, which is now a component of STSM’s Community Education Program. Katie and her husband, Chris, enjoy playing outdoors, traveling to foreign lands, and relaxing with their two cats, Mokey and Doozer.

Daphne graduated with honors from Webster University with a MA in counseling in May of 2007. She received her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Troy State University, Phoenix City, Alabama in 2004 also with honors. She has over 10 years experience working with teens and adolescents. Daphne worked as a Residential Specialist at Gateway Girls Group Home within the Department of Juvenile Justice here in Columbia, SC., before accepting a position with STSM. She currently works with youth that have behavior and emotional issues at A.S.Y Counseling Services in Columbia. SC. She received her LPC-I license in November of 2007.

Melanie obtained her Masters in Social Work from THE University of South Carolina (and yes, is a Gamecock fan), and received her Bachelor’s in Sociology from Lander University in Greenwood, SC. Prior to graduate school, she was employed with a physical therapist office. She loves to travel and has overseas volunteer experience in both South Africa and Tanzania.

Jennifer Gantt is a 2008 graduate of the University of South Carolina MSW Program. Jennifer completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of South Carolina in 2003. Jennifer came to STSM from Richland County DSS where she was a Domestic Violence Caseworker for the past two years. Jennifer currently serves as a member on the Women's Advisory Council. She has more than 10 years experience working with adolescents and finds her work regarding the empowerment of teenage girls very rewarding.

Georgina joined STSM in September of 2007 as the Office Manager. Coming with the experience of over 25 years in an administrative role and 14 of those years in the non-profit world, she provides the agency with a familiar level of compassion. She is glad to be a part of this extraordinary group and feels that STSM is a valued and much needed presence in the Midlands.