Liz Zelvin is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who has directed addictions programs and had a private practice in New York City for many years before turning to
online counseling and online therapy in 2000. She has written and lectured widely on online practice, relationships, addictions, codependency, family issues, and
women's issues. Liz hosted a weekly chat for social workers on AOL for several years. She helped educate New York police officers about post-traumatic stress in the long-term aftermath of 911.
Her publications include a book on gender and addictions and two books of poetry .
In addition, Liz's first mystery, Death Will Get You Sober, appears in bookstores on April 15, 2008. Learn all about it on Liz's author site at www.elizabethzelvin.com.
Liz is also a singer/songwriter who has performed from New York to Berkeley and from West Africa to the Philippines. You can hear some of Liz's songs on this site.
- New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) No. R33877
- New York State Credential in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) No.2666 (Retired in good standing, 2008.) Liz is now designated a Counselor Emeritus by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
- Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) from Columbia University School of Social Work 1985
- Bachelor of Arts in English (BA) from Brandeis University, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
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If you wish to verify Liz's credentials, you can check with the New York State Education Department at www.op.nysed.gov(LCSW) and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services at http://www.oasas.state.ny.us (CASAC).
Professional Experience
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Psychotherapist in private practice since 1987
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Online therapist since 2000
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Crisis counselor with NYPD police officers through POPPA/Project Liberty
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Program Director, Outpatient Department, Project Renewal
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Program Coordinator, Women's Alcoholism Treatment Program, Coney Island
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Program Director, Alcohol Program, Community Counseling Services of West Nassau
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Team Leader, ENTER Comprehensive Treatment Program
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Social Worker, Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
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Social Work Intern, Smithers Alcoholism Treatment and Training Center
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Social Work Intern, St. Luke's Hospital Psychiatric Day Center
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Counseling Intern, Manhattan Bowery Project
Teaching
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Fordham University Graduate School of Social Work
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NYU School of Social Work Post-Master's Program in Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Abusing Clients
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Adelphi University Post-Master's Addiction Treatment Program
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Marymount Manhattan College , Alcoholism Counseling Certificate Program
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Post-Graduate Center , Alcoholism Training Program
Publications
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Death Will Get You Sober (mystery) 2008 Thomas Dunne/St. Martins Minotaur
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"Healing the Inner Child Online" Therapy Today (UK) 2006
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“Partners and Adult Children of Alcoholics in Online Treatment” (2006) Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, Vol 6 No 1/2 181-185; and
Impact of Substance Abuse on Children and Families: Research and Practice Implications (2006) Straussner, S.L.A. & Fewell, C.H., Eds., Haworth Press 181-185
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"Treating the Partners of Substance Abusers" in Straussner, S.L.A., Ed. Clinical Work with Substance-Abusing Clients, Second Edition 2004
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"Online Counseling Skills: Treatment" in Kraus, R., Zack, J.S., and Stricker, G. Online Counseling: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals 2004
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"But Is It Therapy? Differentiating Chat from Email in Online Treatment," Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal ( UK) 2003
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"Treating Addictions in Cyberspace," Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions 2003
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"Hiding Out: Eating Disorders and Sexual Abuse" on www.Cyberchoices.org/voices 2003
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"Myths and Realities in Online Clinical Work" with M. Fenichel, A. Barak, J. Suler, K. Munro, W. Walker-Schmucker, V. Meunier, G. Jones, CyberPsychology and Behavior 5/5-5 2002
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"Treating Women Affected by Addictions" in Straussner, S.L.A., and Brown, S. Handbook of Women and Addictions. NY: Guilford (2002)
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"When is it Time to Worry About Your Drinking?" 2002 on Find-A-Therapist.com
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"Assessing Alcohol Abuse in Online Clients" Issues of Substance Vol. 6 No. 2, July 2001
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Co-editor, Gender and Addictions: Men and Women in Treatment with S. L. A. Straussner, Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson 1997 (Main Selection, Psychotherapy Book Club)
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"Harm Reduction and Abstinence Based Recovery: A Dialogue" with D.R. Davis, Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, Vol. 1 No. 1
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"Does Someone You Love Drink Too Much?" 2001 on www.Here2listen.com
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"Complexity Trumps Correctness." Book review of Van Wormer, K., Wells, J., and Boes, M. Social Work with Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals: A Strengths Perspective in Journal of Lesbian Studies, Vol. 5 (1/2)
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"Are You Ready to Work on Your Relationship?" 2000 on www.eTherapy.com
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"Applying Relational Theory to Treatment of Women's Addictions," AFFILIA:Journal of Women in Social Work Vol.14 No.1, 1999 9-23
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"Relational Aspects of Women's Addiction and Recovery," Issues of Substance, Vol.3, No.1 February 1998
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"Dependence and Denial in Coalcoholic Women," Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly 5(3/4) 1988
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Gifts and Secrets: Poems of the Therapeutic Relationship (poems), New Rivers, 1999
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I Am the Daughter (poems), New Rivers,1981
Presentations
(selected and recent)
As an experienced teacher, trainer, and public speaker, Liz is available to give presentations or provide supervision or facilitation to your group, staff, or organization in person or online on the following topics:
Email Liz to discuss your needs and her availability and fees.
To learn more about Liz the poet and Liz the singer/songwriter, READ the Creative Bio page. |
