Catherine Lewis, LCSW, MS, is a faculty member of the Ackerman Institute for the Family and the Director of Community and International Training. Additionally, she is a current member of the Ackerman’s Center for Relational Trauma and a past member of the Ackerman Foster Care Project. Ms. Lewis has extensive experience working with families who have experienced trauma and has served in leadership positions at several New York City social service agencies.  Most recently, she served as the Director of Clinical Services at The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, where she co-authored the book, The NYSPCC Professionals’ Handbook: Supervised Visitation Services for High- Risk Families. Ms. Lewis has presented nationally and internationally on the best practices of working with families.  

Ms. Lewis maintains a small private practice in New York City and Westport, Connecticut, working with families, couples, and children.

clewis@ackerman.org

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