Rate Nancy Egner

Nancy Egner is a seasoned Independent Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in both clinical and administrative roles across diverse mental health settings. She earned her Master's in Social Work from Adelphi University through an extension program in Burlington, Vermont, in 1988. Nancy has devoted her career to working with individuals facing a range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief. Her recent role as a collaborative care therapist in an outpatient primary care practice involved short-term individual therapy, utilizing assessment tools and CBT skills to teach clients valuable coping mechanisms.

Allied with people with disabilities, women, and individuals managing chronic illness, Nancy’s approach is rooted in the belief that life is an ongoing process with constant opportunities for growth and learning. She emphasizes the importance of making connections as a pathway to personal development and skill-building. Throughout her career, Nancy has worked in community mental health, crisis services, inpatient mental health, correctional services, residential services, and outpatient primary healthcare.

Outside of her professional commitments, Nancy enjoys walking, undertaking home projects, gardening, and volunteering in her community. She values time spent connecting with family and friends and finds joy in reading, all of which reflect her commitment to personal growth and community engagement."

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