Mimi Ogawa-Spigland Lcsw

Mimi Ogawa-Spigland, LCSW, has extensive work experience in the field of social work and mental health. Mimi currently holds the role of Network Director of Mental Health & Student Wellness at Hebrew Public, a position they have held since August 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Network Director of Mental Health at Hebrew Public from August 2021 to August 2023. Mimi also worked as a Senior Social Work Supervisor and Network Mental Health Coordinator from August 2020 to August 2021.

In addition to their work at Hebrew Public, Ogawa-Spigland has taught as an Adjunct Lecturer at NYU Silver School of Social Work since September 2016. Mimi also has experience in private practice as a Psychotherapist since July 2018.

Ogawa-Spigland's previous roles include Clinical Supervisor in various mental health programs at The New York Foundling, where they worked from August 2016 to April 2018. Mimi also served as a Per Diem Psychotherapist at The Child Center of NY from January 2017 to April 2017.

Earlier in their career, Ogawa-Spigland worked as an Early Childhood Group Facilitator and Community Coordinator at SCO Family of Services from February 2015 to August 2016. Mimi also had roles as a Trauma Focused CBT Therapist and Incredible Years Facilitator, as well as a Functional Family Therapist at The New York Foundling from August 2012 to February 2015.

Prior to their work in social work, Ogawa-Spigland was a Freelance Film Producer from April 2006 to April 2012. Mimi gained experience as a Clinical Social Work Intern at both Good Shepherd Services from September 2007 to May 2008, and the National Center for Creative Aging from September 2006 to May 2007.

Overall, Ogawa-Spigland has a diverse range of experience in clinical social work, mental health, teaching, and film production.

Mimi Ogawa-Spigland, LCSW, earned their Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in Adolescents and Families from Fordham University, completing their studies from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Creative Writing from Hunter College. Mimi has also obtained various certifications, including Permanent School Social Worker and Education Officer from the New York State Education Department in March 2023 and March 2019, respectively. Additionally, they completed a Seminar in Field Instruction at Hunter College in September 2015. Mimi holds a certification in Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) for Japanese and has obtained certifications in Dancing Thru Pregnancy Instructor, Incredible Years Puppeteer/Facilitator, Licensed Clinical Social Worker from ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards, and Music Together Teacher, although the specific details of when and where these certifications were obtained are not provided.