About Grace
A journey from clinical practice to the intersection of technology and mental health
A journey from clinical practice to the intersection of technology and mental health
I'm a clinical social worker who has spent over 15 years helping families navigate some of the most challenging moments in their lives. I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and adults, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and ERP.
But my work has evolved beyond the therapy room. As technology has become increasingly central to our lives and our mental health, I found myself at a unique intersection: a clinician who understands code, and a technologist who prioritizes human well-being.
Today, I split my time between clinical practice at The Ross Center, teaching at Columbia University's School of Social Work, and thought leadership around AI ethics in mental healthcare. I serve on the Public Education Committee at ADAA and co-lead research on responsible AI integration in therapy.
My mission is simple: bring nuance to conversations that often lack it. Whether I'm helping a parent understand screen time, a teen manage anxiety, or a clinician evaluate an AI tool, I start from the same place: evidence, empathy, and the recognition that the middle path is usually the best path.
From clinical work to tech ethics leadership
BA in Psychology
Foundation in psychological science and human behavior
MSW (Master of Social Work)
Clinical training in evidence-based psychotherapy
Advanced Clinical Fellow
Specialized training in child and adolescent mental health
Clinical Manager
Led clinical teams, developed programs, helped 5000+ families
Co-Director of Community Education
Leading educational initiatives for families, schools, and clinicians
ADAA & IOCDF
Developing ethical frameworks for AI in mental healthcare
Child Mind Institute
The Ross Center
Columbia University
ADAA
IOCDF
Yale Child Study Center
"The middle path is usually the best path." In an era of extreme positions on screens, parenting, and technology, I bring nuance and evidence to guide families and clinicians toward balanced, sustainable approaches.
Every recommendation I make is grounded in research and clinical experience. I don't follow trends or fads. I follow the data and what works in real therapy rooms with real families.
"Safety trumps privacy, which is the thing that teens hate, but it's true." When it comes to children and technology, I prioritize protection while respecting development and autonomy.
No matter how advanced our tools become, therapy is fundamentally a human relationship. Technology can enhance care, but it can never replace the therapeutic frame, clinical judgment, and genuine connection.
Evidence-based treatments across the lifespan
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, panic disorder, selective mutism
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, contamination fears, harm OCD, exposure therapy (ERP)
Executive functioning, time management, emotional regulation, parent coaching
Depression, dysthymia, mood dysregulation, behavioral activation
Trauma-informed care, PTSD treatment, adverse childhood experiences
Screen time management, social media navigation, tech boundaries, digital safety
Grace Berman on the youth mental health crisis and the importance of evidence-based support