Curriculum Vitae
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
Operate an independent private practice offering individual and couples psychotherapy in-person and via telehealth, with specializations in sexuality, relationships, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, perinatal and reproductive mental health, and work-related anxiety
Apply an integrative clinical framework drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative and relational approaches to sex therapy, psychodynamic theory, and CBT
Maintain a diverse caseload spanning sexual concerns, relationship distress, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, reproductive transitions, and identity and life-stage challenges
COBB Psychotherapy LCSW, Psychotherapist | Brooklyn, NY | Aug. 2021 – March 2025
Provided individual and couples psychotherapy with specializations in sexuality, relationships, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, perinatal and reproductive mental health, and work-related anxiety
Utilized integrative clinical framework drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative and relational approaches to sex therapy, psychodynamic theory, and CBT
Participated in individual and group clinical supervision; offered peer consultation to colleagues on a 1:1 basis
Facilitated eight-week grief support group for clients navigating parental loss
Contributed to practice marketing efforts, including early-stage brand development, content generation and distribution, and media relations
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
Sex & Relationships Training
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Externship, New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy | May 2024
Polyunsure After Polysecure, The Affirmative Couch | Feb. 2024
The Sexually Well-Informed Clinician: Principles & Practices of Sex Therapy, Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy | Sept. – Dec. 2021
Trauma Training
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma, Experiential Psychotherapy Institute | April 2026
Working with Marginalized Couples: Healing the Impact of Systemic Trauma, Helping Hands LCSW | May 2025
Embodied Internal Family Systems, Helping Hands LCSW | March 2024
MSW NYU Course: Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, NYU Silver School of Social Work, Taught by Mariam Habib | Jan. – April 2021
Trauma-Informed Care, The City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | February 2020
Perinatal & Reproductive Mental Health Training
Supporting New Parents: Identity, Connection & Healing, Helping Hands LCSW | October 2025
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, Postpartum Support International | September 2025
Grief & Loss Training
Best Practices in Grief Counseling, Hospice Foundation of America | Feb. 2026
5th Annual Living Memories Project Conference 2022, focused on clinical interventions in grief, bereavement, and trauma-informed care for mental health and social work professionals | April 2022
MSW NYU Course: Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, NYU Silver School of Social Work, Taught by Dr. Abigail Nathanson | Sept. – Dec. 2020
Social Justice & Anti-Oppression Training
Culture Sensitivity in Comprehensive Sexual History Assessments, Helping Hands LCSW
Cultural Humility: A Journey from Understanding to Action, Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Miscellaneous Training
What's Missing From Your Client Notes: Documentation Update, Advanced Clinical Education (ACE) Foundation | March 2025
Exposure-Based Treatment of Panic Disorder, NOCD | July 2025
CBT for OCD, Nachas Consulting | Jan. 2024
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, NEFESH: The International Network of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals | Feb. 2024
Mandated Reporter Training, New York State Office of Children and Family Services | Dec. 2024
Suicidal Ideation and Behavior, CHI Professional Development | March 2022
Foundations of Motivational Interviewing I and II, Center for Urban Community Services, Inc. | Feb. 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