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Amanda Harmon serves as Clinical Assistant Professor, Field Liaison, and MSW Program Director in the School of Social Work at Sacred Heart University. A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience, she provides therapy for children, individuals, and families dealing with behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges while holding Connecticut certification as a School Social Worker.
Her academic credentials include:
- MSW from Fordham University (2002-2003)
- BSW from Marist College (1998-2002)
Specializing in crisis intervention and mental health, Professor Harmon's clinical expertise spans domestic violence, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting challenges, sexual assault, suicide prevention, self-injury, and trauma. She has extensive experience with perinatal/postpartum mood disorders and has provided services to both adolescents and adults across diverse clinical settings. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices for high-risk populations including the LGBTQINC+ community.
Her 2023 publication "Micro-Level Client Systems" establishes her research trajectory in individual and family-level clinical interventions, demonstrating consistent focus on practical applications within social work practice. This work contributes to evolving methodologies in mental health assessment and trauma-responsive care.
Professional recognition includes:
- Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society Honorary Inductee (2018)
- Family Champion Award from Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies (2013)
Professor Harmon actively bridges academia and community practice through crisis intervention work following the Sandy Hook shooting and two-year presidency of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Fairfield County Chapter. She directs the MSW program while teaching Specialized Field Practicum, Mental Health and Addictions, LGBTQ+ Community Practice, and Clinical Assessment courses. Her external roles include Field Coordinator at Fordham University and psychotherapy practice at Changing Tides Counseling.
She maintains active community engagement through media appearances on Good Morning America, News Channel 12, and print features in Stamford Advocate and Greenwich Citizen, consistently advocating for suicide prevention awareness and trauma-informed care systems.
