About Shari Botwin, LCSW
Shari Botwin, LCSW opened her Cherry Hill private practice in 1996. Prior to starting her own practice Shari worked at the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia. She provides individual, group and family therapy with a specialization in treating trauma, abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. Shari holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. She is currently working on her second book called, "Conquering Trauma: A Healing Guide for Survivors and Families.
Shari's first book, "Free At Last! The Power of Relationships in Overcoming Trauma, Abuse and Eating Disorders (Daybreak Publishing, January 2004) focused on the power of healing and supportive relationships in the recovery process. The book is comprised of patient stories who overcame significant obstacles to recover from their trauma, move beyond using self-destructive coping mechanisms to living a full life.
A variety of media have interviewed Shari on how she uses her personal experience of surviving trauma to help others heal. During the Cosby trial Shari appeared on CBS National News, CNN, ABC News and NPR offering commentary during the trial and when the case was declared a mistrial. In July 2017 Shari published a feature on understanding sexual assault in the Toronto Star. Days after the first trial ended Shari published a feature op ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Newsworks. Shari gave expert testimony on trauma recovery for a global podcast on EHR: Mental Health News Radio, which had over 18,000 listeners in three weeks. In the coming months Shari will be co-hosting monthly podcasts and has just released a feature show with a Cosby accuser for Sexual Assault Awareness month. In the fall of 2017 Shari will be featured in a documentary to instill hope about overcoming abuse for Carl David Blake Productions.
She was featured on NBC @ Issue on October 16, 2016 to provide education and insight into the impact of Trump's vulgar comments on women and abuse survivors. On July 8, 2016 Shari appeared on ABC Philadelphia giving expert testimony on how to help kids cope with recent stories of violence and tragedy. In the Spring of 2016 she conducted a national webinar for the International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals on the role of an eating disorder in keeping someone stuck in trauma. On November 19, 2015 Shari published an article on the power of group connection in the aftermath of trauma in the Examiner. In November of 2014 Shari published a feature article in the Philadelphia Inquirer on surviving, recovering and thriving after childhood abuse. Shari appeared on She has also appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, CN-8 and WHYY radio. Shari continues to present workshops and provide outreach at universities and schools throughout the country. Topics include recovering from abuse, letting go of an eating disorder and finding ways to maintain healthy relationships in the aftermath of surviving trauma, eating disorders and depression. In the past Shari has spoken at Drexel , University of Pennsylvania, Hofstra , Arcadia, Temple, Rutgers, Lasalle, Rowan and West Chester University.
Testimonials from Shari's colleagues:
Both clients and other psychotherapists. Her life experiences combined with her training as a senior clinician make her a powerful resource for those who struggle with life's complexities". Beth Weinstock PhD, Clinical Psychologist & Leadership Coach
"Shari speaks from the heart and from her enormous clinical wisdom. She reveals her personal struggles in ways that inspires others to have hope and the motivation to persevere." Jane Shure, PhD, LCSW psychotherapist, author, leadership coach
Contact Shari at sharilcsw@comcast.net to book speaking engagements and media interviews
Shari's first book, "Free At Last! The Power of Relationships in Overcoming Trauma, Abuse and Eating Disorders (Daybreak Publishing, January 2004) focused on the power of healing and supportive relationships in the recovery process. The book is comprised of patient stories who overcame significant obstacles to recover from their trauma, move beyond using self-destructive coping mechanisms to living a full life.
A variety of media have interviewed Shari on how she uses her personal experience of surviving trauma to help others heal. During the Cosby trial Shari appeared on CBS National News, CNN, ABC News and NPR offering commentary during the trial and when the case was declared a mistrial. In July 2017 Shari published a feature on understanding sexual assault in the Toronto Star. Days after the first trial ended Shari published a feature op ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Newsworks. Shari gave expert testimony on trauma recovery for a global podcast on EHR: Mental Health News Radio, which had over 18,000 listeners in three weeks. In the coming months Shari will be co-hosting monthly podcasts and has just released a feature show with a Cosby accuser for Sexual Assault Awareness month. In the fall of 2017 Shari will be featured in a documentary to instill hope about overcoming abuse for Carl David Blake Productions.
She was featured on NBC @ Issue on October 16, 2016 to provide education and insight into the impact of Trump's vulgar comments on women and abuse survivors. On July 8, 2016 Shari appeared on ABC Philadelphia giving expert testimony on how to help kids cope with recent stories of violence and tragedy. In the Spring of 2016 she conducted a national webinar for the International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals on the role of an eating disorder in keeping someone stuck in trauma. On November 19, 2015 Shari published an article on the power of group connection in the aftermath of trauma in the Examiner. In November of 2014 Shari published a feature article in the Philadelphia Inquirer on surviving, recovering and thriving after childhood abuse. Shari appeared on She has also appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, CN-8 and WHYY radio. Shari continues to present workshops and provide outreach at universities and schools throughout the country. Topics include recovering from abuse, letting go of an eating disorder and finding ways to maintain healthy relationships in the aftermath of surviving trauma, eating disorders and depression. In the past Shari has spoken at Drexel , University of Pennsylvania, Hofstra , Arcadia, Temple, Rutgers, Lasalle, Rowan and West Chester University.
Testimonials from Shari's colleagues:
Both clients and other psychotherapists. Her life experiences combined with her training as a senior clinician make her a powerful resource for those who struggle with life's complexities". Beth Weinstock PhD, Clinical Psychologist & Leadership Coach
"Shari speaks from the heart and from her enormous clinical wisdom. She reveals her personal struggles in ways that inspires others to have hope and the motivation to persevere." Jane Shure, PhD, LCSW psychotherapist, author, leadership coach
Contact Shari at sharilcsw@comcast.net to book speaking engagements and media interviews
