About Grace Berman

Grace Berman is a licensed clinical social worker, researcher, and thought leader whose work sits at the intersection of technology, mental health, and human development. She helps organizations, clinicians, educators, and parents navigate the psychological complexities of our increasingly AI-mediated world.

Her interest in these questions began in clinical practice, where she noticed a pattern: clients presenting with anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties often described technology as a central feature of their struggles. Social media comparison. Algorithmic rabbit holes. The exhaustion of always-on communication. The loneliness of curated connection. Traditional therapeutic frameworks didn't quite capture what was happening.

This led Grace to pursue specialized training in digital psychology, media effects research, and technology ethics. She began speaking at conferences, writing for national outlets, and consulting with schools and organizations trying to make sense of technology's impact on wellbeing. Her perspective combines clinical nuance with a systems-level understanding of how platform design, business models, and cultural norms shape our inner lives.

Grace has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, and Wired. Her research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Adolescent Health and Clinical Social Work Journal. She's a sought-after speaker at education conferences, mental health summits, and technology ethics forums.

In addition to her public-facing work, Grace maintains a clinical practice specializing in adolescents and young adults navigating technology-related mental health challenges. This grounding in direct service keeps her insights practical, empathetic, and rooted in real human experience rather than abstract theory.

I believe we can build a healthier relationship with technology—but it requires honesty about the harms, accountability from platform designers, and support for individuals trying to navigate impossible choices. My work aims to provide clarity, frameworks, and hope for a path forward.