Professional Experience

Education and Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker | #099176 | Expiration November 2027

New York University, Master of Social Work | New York, NY | May 2021

New York University, Master of Arts in Journalism | New York, NY | January 2010

University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Arts in English Writing and Political Science | Pittsburgh, PA | April 2008

Social Work Experience

Sarah Kaufman Psychotherapy, Private Practice | Brooklyn, NY | March 2025 – Present

COBB Psychotherapy LCSW, Psychotherapist | Brooklyn, NY | Aug. 2021 – March 2025

GMHC, Social Work Intern, Mental Health Services | New York, NY | Sept. 2020 – April 2021

  • Provided weekly individual and group psychotherapy at OMH-licensed Article 31 outpatient clinic for adults ages 25 to 75 who are living with HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ-identified, and managing serious psychiatric and mental health issues

  • Conducted eligibility screenings and intake sessions, facilitate collaborative goal setting, and provide outside referrals as needed for caseload of 8 individual clients

  • Utilized various interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Psychoeducation

  • Co-facilitated weekly open support group for long-term HIV survivors ages 40 to 80; discussion topics include coping mechanisms for depression, substance use issues, isolation and loneliness, aging, and dealing with stigma

  • Coordinated client care with psychiatric nurse practitioner to generate personalized treatment plans

  • Proactively identified department needs and implement solutions, such as creating resource document for mental health referrals, as well as developing step-by-step guide for GMHC’s electronic health records system

NYU Silver School of Social Work, Navigation Specialist | New York, NY | Jan. 2020 – Aug. 2020

  • Conducted one-on-one navigation sessions for people living with HIV as part of Heart to Heart 2 Project, a research study designed to develop efficient, cost-effective intervention to increase engagement with HIV care

  • Applied strengths-based approach to assist PLWH in identifying and overcoming barriers to health services

  • Partnered with participants using motivational interviewing approach to understand their needs and connect them to resources, such as housing, doctors, dentists, substance use programs, and mental health services

  • Supported participants in creating goals and action plans

First Step at Coalition for the Homeless, Job Coach Volunteer | New York, NY | 2019 – 2023

  • Job coach for students of First Step, a city-subsidized program to support homeless and low-income women in developing skills, training, and confidence to reenter the workforce

  • Support students through one-on-one coaching on relationship building, resume writing, and interviewing skills

iMentor, Mentor Volunteer | New York, NY | 2019 – 2023

  • Provide one-on-one mentorship to high school student via weekly texts and video calls

  • Offer guidance and support on college research and prep, summer program planning, and family and social challenges

Coalition for the Homeless, Shelter Monitor Volunteer | New York, NY | Aug. 2019 – Feb. 2020

  • Completed shelter inspections and advocated for residents to ensure residents’ needs were met

Training

Cultural Humility: A Journey from Understanding to Action, Gilead Sciences, Inc. | February 2021

Trauma-Informed Care, The City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | November 2020

Foundations of Motivational Interviewing I and II, Center for Urban Community Services, Inc. | February 2020

NYC Housing 101 and NY/NY III Overview, Center for Urban Community Services, Inc. | January 2020

Previous Experience

Director of Brand and Editorial, Jetty | New York, NY | July 2018 – July 2019

  • Built brand marketing team from the ground up at Jetty, a financial services company for everyday renters

  • Oversaw sales and marketing planning, brand strategy, research, consumer insights, and editorial content

Director of Brand and Content, Betterment | New York, NY | July 2014 – June 2018

  • Grew brand for Betterment, an online financial advisor that manages more than $18B for over 450k customers

  • Oversaw creative team; ensured all consumer-facing communications represented brand personality and voice