Beth Sapiro

Dr. Beth Sapiro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy at Montclair State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Social Work from Rutgers University and has extensive clinical experience in New York City mental health programs. Her research focuses on mental health, marginalization, trauma, and qualitative methods, emphasizing relational dynamics and social justice. She teaches courses on clinical practice, human behavior, and assessment at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Education: B.Sc. Psychology/Sociology (University of Toronto), MSW (New York University), PhD Social Work (Rutgers).
• Research Specializations: Trauma impacts on youth mental health, marginalized populations' transitions to adulthood, qualitative inquiry, clinical practice, and anti-oppressive approaches.

Her publications explore themes like trust in therapeutic relationships, resilience among foster care alumni, and immigrant college students' relational needs. Dr. Sapiro maintains a small clinical practice alongside her academic roles and actively contributes to social work scholarship through peer-reviewed articles and collaborative research projects.