Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner
About the Author
Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner is a distinguished clinical social worker and educator with over four decades of experience in the field of addiction treatment and mental health. As a professor at New York University's Silver School of Social Work, she has dedicated her career to advancing evidence-based practices for working with substance-abusing clients and their families. Straussner's expertise spans psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and family systems therapy, making her a sought-after consultant, trainer, and author. Her work emphasizes compassionate, culturally sensitive interventions that empower clients toward recovery and resilience. Through her writings and teachings, she bridges clinical theory with practical application, influencing generations of professionals in the addiction and behavioral health sectors.
