Abigail Nathanson, DSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, ACS
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Abigail Nathanson DSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, ACS

Licensing & Certifications:

  • Post-graduate Certificate, Clinical Supervision, New York University
  • Post-graduate Certificate, Palliative and End-of-Life Care, New York University
  • Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker – Certified (APHSW-C)
  • Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Center for Credentialing and Education
  • Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Social & Behavioral Research Basic Program Certificate, CITI
  • Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) Certified, Columbia University

Professional Background

Abigail Nathanson, with over 15 years of experience in healthcare, specializes in supporting individuals facing serious illness, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Holding national board certification in Palliative Care, Abigail has contributed significantly to research, teaching, and writing on topics such as bereavement, caregiving, and coping with serious illness. Graduating from New York University with both a master’s and a doctorate in social work, Abigail continues to serve on the faculty part-time while holding advanced post-graduate certifications in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, as well as Clinical Supervision.

Professional Affiliations:

National Association of Social Work (member)
National Alliance on Mental Illness – NYC Metro Chapter (consultant & volunteer)
Zelda Foster Program for Studies in Palliative Care (mentor)
Clinical Social Work Journal (peer reviewer)
Social Work in Healthcare Journal (peer reviewer)
New York University, Silver School of Social Work (part-time faculty)

Education:

Doctorate in Social Work, New York University – 2020
Master’s of Social Work, New York University – 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – 2003

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Areas of Focus

Abigail Nathanson, DSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, ACS, is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience specializing in palliative care, grief, and chronic illness. As a national board-certified expert, she has dedicated her career to supporting individuals facing serious illness, caregivers, and healthcare professionals through research, teaching, and clinical practice.

Abigail Nathanson utilizes a number of therapeutic approaches, including:

  • Grief, loss and bereavement
  • Palliative care
  • Chronic and serious illness
  • Education & curricula development
  • Group work
  • Psychotherapy
  • Clinical supervision
Chronic Illness & Mental Health

Chronic Illness & Mental Health: An Introductory Guide

Chronic illness can greatly impact a person’s mental health. Managing symptoms, treatment options, and changes in functioning may cause significant stress. Anxiety and depression are two common mental health issues associated with chronic illness.

October 10, 2020