Karen Dubin

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT KAREN DUBIN

Dr. Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a highly accomplished licensed social worker who received her training at Columbia University. She is renowned for her expertise in adult mental health, community mental health, and the care of individuals with a history of justice involvement and homelessness. Dr. Dubin has further refined her skills through specialized experience in trauma treatment, bereavement, and loss.With a profound grasp of a diverse range of psychotherapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), family therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Socratic Motivational Practice, Dr. Dubin offers comprehensive mental health services that prioritize the holistic well-being of her patients.Dr. Dubin’s commitment to the field of mental health and social work extends beyond clinical practice. She has held key leadership roles in both private and public sectors and actively participates in advocacy. Her extensive experience includes serving as a leader in diverse settings, including her esteemed position as Chief Operating Officer at SWEET, Chief Administrative Officer at the SWEET Center, and Director of Court Operations at the Center for Alternative Sentences and Employment Services (CASES), and Director of Special Projects at the Legal Aid Society. At the SWEET Institute, Dr. Dubin has been an inspiration, mentor, and coach to hundreds of social workers at various career stages, working with them to start and expand private practices, develop their projects and organizations, advance their careers within agencies, and return to school to pursue doctorates in Social Work.Dr. Dubin’s passion for education, mentoring, and coaching is evident in her journey. She has shared her knowledge and guidance with clinicians and non-clinicians at esteemed institutions, including Columbia University, Howie the Harp, Hunter College, and Adelphi, where she served as an Adjunct Professor of Social Work.In her capacity as an editor and writer, Dr. Dubin has contributed to over 11 books, numerous blogs, and articles, including insightful pieces for Psychology Today. She actively engages with professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Work (NASW), and the American Breast Cancer Society.Dr. Dubin’s overarching vision revolves around three fundamental principles:1. Empowerment and Transformation of Mental Health through Social Work2. Preventing and Addressing Burnout3. Community