Ira Finkel, LSW

Ira is Certified in CBT for Anxiety & OCD and has completed the extensive clinical training program through the Center for Anxiety Training. Ira earned his Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University and his Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He completed his internships in academic settings serving children and young adults with a variety of diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Ira has also received specialized training as a school social worker through Loyola University, Chicago. He has worked in the Chicago Public School district for several years servicing students and is licensed by the National Association of Social Workers as a Certified School Social Work Specialist. Ira’s experience working in academic settings enables him to collaborate effectively with school personnel to support students. In his free time, Ira enjoys cooking, reading and biking.