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Barb Elgin
Relationship Coach
Barb Elgin, MSW, LCSW (AKA ‘Coach Sappho’), is an internationally acclaimed communications, dating and relationship expert, author and speaker who specializes in serving lesbian women.
About Me
A licensed clinical social worker and Certified Singles Coach, with over 20 years of professional experience, Barb is grateful she has been able to positively impact the lives of thousands of clients in over 47 states and 16 countries. Barb founded Coach Sappho in 2001, and was one of the first 'out' lesbian coaches.
Barb earned a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Towson University. Barb is committed to continuing to grow her skills, business acumen and professionalism by taking hundreds of hours of continuing education and earning advanced certifications. Examples include:
* earning the Relationship Coaching Institute's Certified Singles Coach designation
* receiving post-LCSW supervision and training in Ericksonian and Solution-Focused Psychotherapeutic Methods
* completing matchmaking training and becoming a member in good standing with Matchmaking Pro, The Professional Matchmakers Association
* personal, corporate and business coach training with Coachville
* ongoing continuing education in coaching, therapy and social work across a broad spectrum of client needs, such as grief and bereavement, aging and mental health, domestic violence, career and workplace issues, leadership, etc.
Ms. Elgin recently served on the Board of the Maryland Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. In addition, she is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, The Executive Circle of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber's Women's Business Initiative and The Founder's Circle, Echelon Magazine.
Be sure to check out Barb's media page at: http://www.coachsappho.com/about/media.php
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