Introduction: Kalyn Sanderfer, LMSW-C

Kalyn Sanderfer, LMSW-C, is a Licensed Master Social Worker (Clinical) from Detroit, MI. Her passion for social work and caring for others is deeply rooted in her experiences growing up in communities affected by social inequities, as well as her academic background in social justice. Kalyn earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a focus on Community Action and Social Change from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor in 2015, followed by her Master’s degree in Social Work in 2016, where she specialized in social policy, program evaluation, and community and social systems.

Kalyn’s clinical background centers on trauma-informed care across diverse communities and practice areas. She has supported improved behavioral health outcomes for patients recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury, provided complex case management for individuals with chronic health conditions, and facilitated behavioral health and educational groups on topics such as substance use recovery, cultural competency, social determinants of health, and grief and loss.

In addition to her clinical work, Kalyn is passionate about community organizing and healing-centered engagement. She has developed civic engagement programming for adults in Detroit, created safe spaces for healing through creative writing and performance, and designed and facilitated a grant-winning healing retreat focused on coping skills and self-care.

Kalyn is excited to bring her diverse skill set, trauma-informed lens, and commitment to equitable care to the world of gastroenterology.