Background
Irom, Elana Harriet was born in Brooklyn. Daughter of Sidney and Bessie (Nussbaum) Walfish.
Irom, Elana Harriet was born in Brooklyn. Daughter of Sidney and Bessie (Nussbaum) Walfish.
Bachelor of Social Work, Adelphi U., 1978; Master of Social Work, Adelphi U., 1979.
Private practice, New York City, since 1980. Clinical coordinator, supervisor Young Men’s Christian Association Outreach Superior vena cava syndrome, Bay Shore, New York, 1980-1983. Adjunct Professor Adelphi U., Garden City, New York, 1983-1984.
Consultant therapist Pavlin-Lungen Associations, Great Neck, New York, 1983-1985. Staff psychotherapist Washington Square Institute, New York City, 1984-1991. Staff therapist, supervisor Institute for Psychotherapeutic Advancement, New York City, 1987-1990.
Lecturer, instructor Marymount Manhattan College, New York City, 1986-1988.
Member NASW, Professional Society Washington Square Institute, American Association Psychotherapists (planning committee since 1990, chairman N.E. region 1991-1993).