Malka Belgrod, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice

Queens County, New York, United States

About

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY providing tele-heath services to adults & couples. I provide a compassionate, safe space where together we can explore your challenges, better understand them and come up with strategies to set you up for success. Talk therapy is a vehicle for true change and I believe in utilizing several therapeutic modalities, and some humor, to ensure we find the best fit for you. Let's get you to where you want to be! Specialties include Trauma Counseling, Grief/Loss and Bereavement, Problem-Solving Therapy, Working with Anxiety and Depression, CBT, Group work, Couples counseling, Family counseling. Proficient in Hebrew Certifications in: Post graduate certification in Trauma Therapy, First level EMDR training, First level Gottman Couples Therapy.

Experience

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Cornerstone Psychological Services
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    Provides psychotherapy in various treatment modalities via Telehealth to adults and couples.

  • Bereavement Counselor at Hollis Hills Bayside Jewish Center
    Aug 2017 - Jan 2025 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Co-Facilitated bi-weekly therapeutic bereavement group for those in the grieving process, provided support & service referrals.

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Neigborhood Counseling Center
    Aug 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Provided short-term treatment to clients who were in crisis, as well as those with chronic, long-term issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders and trauma. Provided individual, couples and family therapy. Wrote progress notes, treatment plans, termination and transfer summaries, and all other required documentation. Provided 24 hour, 7 days a week telephone emergency coverage for clients. Corresponded with ACS and other government programs. Provided necessary and appropriate referrals for clients. Carried a caseload of a minimum of 28 clients.

  • Clinical Social Worker at Catholic Charities- Glendale Mental Health Clinic
    Dec 2011 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Conducted intake interviews, rendered diagnoses in accordance with DSM criteria, provided crisis intervention, provided psychotherapy in various treatment modalities, conducted telephone referrals, and provided advocacy, case management, & referrals. Wrote progress notes, treatment plans, intake assessments, correspondence regarding clients, termination summaries, encounter forms, and any and all other required documentation. Maintained a caseload of at least 28 clients with the expectation of delivering a minimum of 28 hours of direct service per week. Conducted individual, family, marital, and group therapy. Provided 24 hour, 7 days per week, telephone coverage for clients enrolled in treatment.

  • Group Facilitator for Project Kidz Talk at Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect
    Sep 2011 - May 2012 · 9 mos

    Facilitated group therapy for child victims of sexual abuse and their non offending family members, providing socialization, support and service referrals.