Kimberley M. Zittel-Barr, Ph.D.

Education

• PhD, SUNY Buffalo, 2003 
• MSW, SUNY Buffalo, 1994 
• BA Psychology, Houghton College, 1992 

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW, NY), 2004 
• Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, 1998 
• Critical Incident Trauma Training Certificate, 1998 
• Methods of Trauma and Grief Intervention Training Certificate, 1998 
• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW, NJ), 1997 
• Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), 1996 
• Certified School Social Worker (CSSW, NJ), 1995 
• Certified Social Worker (CSW, NY), 1994 

Courses Taught

• SWK220 – Introduction to Social Work
• SWK301 – Poverty and Public Policy
• SWK317 – Research Methods in Social Work
• SWK422 – Assessment and Engagement
• SWK423 – Interventions and Evaluation
• SWK419 – Social Welfare Policy
• SWK429 – Policy Practice
• SWK485 - Women’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Throughout the Lifecycle
• SWK495 – Independent Project
• SWK499 – Independent Study
• International Social Work Program – Trinidad and Tobago

Research Interests/ Areas of Specialization

• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
• Social Work and Dentistry
• Access to Medical/Mental Health Care
• Older Adults
• LGBTQ Individuals of Faith
• International Social Work

Community Involvement

• Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) – Member
• The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) – Member
• Postpartum Resource Center of New York - Board Member
• Western New York Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Task Force - Regional Director
• Inside Out Faith Foundation - Committee, Chair