Elisabeth Salner, Lcsw, Mph
About Elisabeth Salner, Lcsw, Mph
Elisabeth Salner is a licensed psychotherapist with expertise in public health and social work. She focuses on improving maternal mental health and advocates for reproductive justice while providing training and technical assistance to other professionals in her field.
Work at Headway
Elisabeth Salner currently serves as a Psychotherapist at Headway, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she provides therapeutic support to clients, utilizing her expertise in public health and social work. Her work focuses on enhancing access to mental health resources and breaking down barriers to care.
Education and Expertise
Elisabeth Salner holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from New York University, completed between 2013 and 2016. She also earned a Master's Degree in Social Work from the same institution during the same period. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Hispanic Studies from Wheaton College, Massachusetts, from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background supports her focus on maternal mental health and sexual reproductive health outcomes.
Background
Elisabeth Salner has a diverse professional background in social work and public health. She began her career as an intern at the Hispanic Health Council in 2009 and has since held various roles, including Social Worker at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Clinical Supervisor at Refresh Psychotherapy NYC. Her experience spans multiple settings, including academic institutions and healthcare organizations.
Achievements
Elisabeth Salner has contributed to the field of public health through her training and technical assistance roles. She worked as a Trainer/Technical Assistance Specialist at CAI (Cicatelli Associates Inc) from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on building the capacity of other professionals. Her advocacy for reproductive justice and commitment to improving access to mental health resources are central to her professional endeavors.
Professional Experience
Elisabeth Salner has held various positions that highlight her expertise in mental health and social work. She worked as a Psychotherapist at Refresh Psychotherapy NYC from 2018 to 2020 and later as a Clinical Supervisor there until 2022. Her role at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene involved work in the Bureau of STD Control and Prevention, further emphasizing her commitment to public health.