A Life-Changing Addiction Treatment Center in North Georgia

Sherry Lawson brings a wealth of clinical expertise, leadership, and heart to Riverfront Recovery Center. With over a decade of experience spanning substance use treatment, co - occurring mental health counseling, and community - based care, Sherry is passionate about walking alongside individuals on their journey to healing. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a cognate in Addiction and Recovery from Libe rty University — where she graduated with highest honors and earned membership in Psi Chi, Tau Sigma, and Omega Nu Lambda Honor Societies. Sherry’s clinical background includes counseling a diverse client base ranging from young children to adults, conductin g in - depth behavioral assessments, and developing personalized recovery plans. She’s served in roles including Executive Director, Admissions Director, and Substance Abuse Counselor — bringing both administrative insight and deep therapeutic experience to he r work. From group therapy leadership to insurance navigation and intake coordination, Sherry has a proven track record of guiding clients through every step of the recovery process. Her work has also extended into the community, where she has built dement ia caregiver support programs, led volunteer ministries, and served on the board of Feed the Need Ministry. She is a longtime member of the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia, the American Counseling Association, and the American Associ ation of Christian Counselors, with certifications in both Psychology & Christianity and the Diagnosis & Treatment of Sex Addiction. At Riverfront Recovery Center, Sherry is proud to bring all of her experience, education, and compassion to a place that al igns with her mission: helping individuals rediscover purpose, restore relationships, and reclaim their lives.