Renewal Counseling Center
Professional Staff


Ann A. Lehwald, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.-C., Executive Director
Mrs. Lehwald, a Licensed Certified Social Worker, received her Master's degree in clinical social work from the University of Maryland. Her practice includes individual, marital, and group therapy. Mrs. Lehwald specializes in the treatment of individuals with anxiety disorders and adults from alcoholic, abusive, and other dysfunctional families. She has extensive experience in ADD in adults. Mrs. Lehwald is trained in EMDR and critical incident stress debriefing.

Mrs. Lehwald is an experienced cousultant to other therapists and professional groups. She has been a frequent speaker at churches and community groups and has been on the faculty of the University of Maryland.


John Lewis, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.-C.
John Lewis is a licensed certified social worker. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in clinical social work from the University of Califormnia in Los Angeles. Mr. Lewis has several years experience in counseling and psychotherapy in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings.

His practice includes individual, marital, and family therapy with adults and adolescents. He has extensive experience working with individuals with depression and affective disorders.


Ms. Miller, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.-C.
Ms. Miller received her master's degree in clinical social work from the University of California in Los Angeles. Ms. Miller has also been trained in play therapy with children. She is a licensed certified social worker in Maryland. Ms. Miller has worked as a therapist in outpatient mental health and residential treatment settings for children.

In addition to her specialization with children, adolescents, and their parents, Ms. Miller also does individual therapy with adults.


Lois Sheeler, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.-C.
Mrs. Sheeler, a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Social Work and Towson State University (psychology and sociology), is a licensed certified social worker. She has several years experience working in outpatient mental health settings and inpatient medical settings.

Mrs. Sheeler's practice includes individual counseling and psychotherapy of adults and couples. She has a particular interest in women's issues and parenting issues. Mrs. Sheeler has been a frequent speaker at chruches and community groups.


Gwen Trader, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.-C.
Gwen Trader, a licensed certified social worker, received her master's degree in clinical social work from the University of Maryland at Baltimroe. She has a bachelor of arts degree in theology from Loyola College. Mrs. Trader has several years experience in outpatient and inpatient mental health settings. In addition to her clinical work, she coordinated religious education programs in a local church for many years.

Mrs. Trader's practice includes individual counseling and psychotherapy with adults and couples and group therapy.


Amy Wagner, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.-C.
A licensed certified social worker, Amy Wagner received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Liberty University. She completed her graduate work at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Ms. Wagner's experience includes counseling in outpatient mental health settings, as well as inpatient medical settings.

Her practice includes individual, marital, and group work. Ms. Wagner has several years experience in the areas of grief and loss. She is particularly interested in working with persons with terminal illness.