Shelly Steinwurtzel, Psy.D.

Dr. Shelly Steinwurtzel is a New York state licensed clinical psychologist who has been working with children, adolescents, and adults since 2004 in their pursuit of lasting positive change.

After receiving her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Brandeis University, she worked as a Research Coordinator at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Shelly earned her Masters of Education and Doctorate in Psychology focusing on School and Clinical Psychology at Pace University in lower Manhattan.  She has worked in elementary, and middle school settings as well as multiple NYC hospital systems with people of diverse socio-economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. In addition to clinical and academic work, Shelly supervised and taught undergraduate and graduate students during her Fellowship year as the Assistant Director of the McShane Center for Psychological Services at Pace University.

Currently, Shelly is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology at Columbia University Medical Center working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and consulting with the Perinatal and Neonatal Comfort/Palliative Care Program. Shelly also works extensively with staff through one-on-one and group support and training to help them manage their own complicated feelings in the context of secondary trauma associated with their jobs. Furthermore, she is involved in multi-disciplinary quality improvement and intervention research related to the mental health of families and staff. 

Dr. Steinwurtzel is a member of the New York State Psychological Association, Postpartum Support International, National Perinatal Association, and the American Psychological Association including the following APA Divisions: Clinical Psychology, Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers, Psychoanalysis, Pediatric Psychology (and subdivision of NICU Psychologists), and Psychoanalysis. Shelly is also the Co-Founder and Director of the non-profit mental health organization Gesher Campus Care.