My Background
Education:
Columbia University, Master of Social Work, Health/Mental Health Clinical Field of Practice
Columbia University, Master of Public Health, Division of Population and Family Health
Duke University, Bachelor of Arts
Previous Professional Experience:
CancerCare
- Supervising Clinician at national, nonprofit social service organization
- Staff Supervisor and Field Instructor
- Program Director of Online Services
- Program Coordinator of Advocacy
and Survivorship
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
- In-Patient and Out-Patient
Psychosocial Services, AIDS Unit
ORBIS International
- Nonprofit International
Health Organization dedicated to fighting blindness worldwide
New York University Medical Center
- Blood Donor and Transfusion Services
Additional Background:
- Smith College
School for Social Work, Center for Innovative Practice: Clinical Fellow, Supervisor for the Post-Masters Advanced Training
Certificate Program for End-of-Life Care
- Volunteer Trauma Therapist for 9/11 survivors and bereaved
-
Recipient of the Mae L. Wien Memorial Prize for Outstanding Competence in the Field of Family Planning, Counseling and Population
Control, Columbia University School of Social Work.
- HELPLINE, Certified Crisis Counselor
Professional Memberships have included:
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Private Practice Section of NASW
- Association of Oncology Social Workers
- Association of Pediatric Oncology
Social Workers
- New Yorkers for Accessible Healthcare
- American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Advocacy Committee
- Patient Advocates in Research
- American Public Health Association
- International Society for Mental
Health Online
Numerous Professional Publications, Speaking Engagements and Support Group Facilitation
on Selected Topics Such As:
- Health and Emotional Wellness
- Coping with Chronic Illness
-
Improving Communication for Couples
- Parenting and Family Issues
- Grief, Bereavement and Loss
- Online Communication and Utilizing Technology Therapeutically
- Understanding Internet Safety, Bullying and Cyberbullying
Speaking engagements and workshops have been conducted in a variety of settings
including: - National Professional Conferences and Panel Discussions, National Teleconferences, Social
Service Organizations, New York City Schools, Health Clubs and Spas, Doctor's Offices, Hospitals.
Please
contact me for a free telephone consultation at:
Beth Friedman, LCSW, MPH
917-400-9595
beth@manhattantherapists.com
Office Location
(By Appointment Only):
51 West 86th Street, Suite 104A
New York, NY 10024
Evening and weekend hours available.
