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

Best Practices in Grief Counseling, Hospice Foundation of America

Supporting New Parents: Identity, Connection & Healing, Helping Hands LCSW

Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, Postpartum Support International

Working with Marginalized Couples: Healing the Impact of Systemic Trauma, Helping Hands LCSW

Mandated Reporter Training, New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Externship, New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy

Embodied Internal Family Systems, Helping Hands LCSW

Polyunsure After Polysecure, The Affirmative Couch

Principles & Practices of Sex Therapy, Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy

CBT for OCD, Nachas Consulting

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

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

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

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

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