Ezra Yurman-Whyde

Ezra Yurman-Whyde is a Doctoral Candidate (Ph.D. expected 2025) at Smith College School of Social Work and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor there. He maintains a private clinical social work practice in New York City, specializing in work with children, adolescents, and adults. His research focuses on gender/sexuality development, masculinity studies, and the role of play in child development.

Education:

• B.A. in Culture and Media Studies from The New School
• M.S.W. from Columbia University

Professional Experience: Trained and worked at The LGBT Center, Brooklyn Hospital Center, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Kings County Hospital, and the William Alanson White Institute. His clinical work integrates trauma-informed care with explorations of identity development.

Publications: Published in Columbia Social Work Review (2023), examining trauma narratives through mythological frameworks. His interdisciplinary approach bridges social work practice with cultural studies.