- Carol Cohen, Ph.D. - Gallaudet University

Department
Social Work

Program
Social Work MSW Program

Office Location
Hall Memorial Building (HMB) S-338F

Office Hours
Tues: 11:00-1:00 Friday: After 12:00 By appointment and on IM

Phone Numbers

TTY: 202-651-5160
Voice Phone: 202-651-5160
FAX: 202-651-5817

Email Address
carol.cohen@gallaudet.edu

Carol Cohen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Social Work

Ph.D. Smith College, Clinical Social Work, 2001
MSSW: University of Wisconsin, Social Work, 1975
BS: Cornell University, Human Behavior , 1973

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Carol Cohen has been working in the field of social work since 1975. From 1981-1992, she has been involved in the development of mental health services for the deaf; partial day treatment program, group residence, mental health services, crisis intervention as well the development of various community support services. Since 1992, she has been an educator at Gallaudet University. She has published several articles focusing on psychotherapy with deaf and hard of hearing consumers. In 2007, she edited a book on social work education and disability. Primary focus of her career is the enhancement and development of culturally syntonic mental health services for deaf and hard of hearing populations. Since 2004, she has developed supportive services for caregivers who live in Howard County, Maryland.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Clinical social work with deaf and hard of hearing populations; family therapy; disability and social work practice; mental health and psychopathology

LICENSURE

LCSW-C: Clinical Social Work in Maryland