Abigail Nathanson DSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, ACS

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