Honor Society® member
Janette Levin
Mount Sinai Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinical Intern at Mount Sinai Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, - West Harlem, NY Conduct bilingual therapy sessions for children and adolescents with mental health conditions, including MDD, GAD, ADHD, and Prolonged Grief Disorder. Performs intake assessments, risk evaluations, and treatment planning while collaborating with families to provide culturally responsive care.
- Psychology
- Class of 2021
- New York
Member since March 2025
About
Janette is a student-researcher specializing in child bereavement, psycho-oncology, and culturally informed mental health interventions. Drawing from personal and professional experiences, she is committed to developing accessible, narrative-based therapies for children facing grief and familial illness, particularly in underserved communities.
Education
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Yeshiva University - Ferkauf School of Psychology
PhD in Clinical Psychology with Healthcare Emphasis
2025 – Present
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Columbia University School of Social Work
Master in Clinical Social Work - Health, Mental Health, & Disabilities Specialization
2023 – 2025
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John Hopkins
Certificate in Education Studies
2021 – 2022
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Duke University
Psychology
2017 – 2021
Honors and awards
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Winfred Quinton Holton Prize for Educational Research with Highest Honors
Awarded for outstanding research on stress mindsets and their impact on college students' well-being, personality, and academic outcomes.
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Undergraduate Research Support (URS) Grant Recipient
Awarded funding for thesis research examining how students' beliefs about stress influence psychological and academic outcomes.
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Charles Lafitte Grant Award Recipient
Secured funding to support independent research on stress mindsets, contributing to the empirical understanding of academic stress and resilience among university students.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in psycho-oncology and child bereavement interventions. My goal is to develop and implement culturally responsive, evidence-based therapies for children affected by familial cancer and grief, particularly in underserved communities. By integrating research and clinical practice, I hope to create scalable interventions that can be used in hospitals, schools, and community settings to support children navigating the emotional impact of illness and loss.
- Graduate school interests
MSW - Columbia School of Social Work
Clinical Psychology PhD (not yet started) - Yeshiva University (Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology)- Outside the classroom
Yoga Practice – Committed to mindfulness and movement through regular yoga practice, incorporating breathwork and meditation for stress relief and well-being.
Creative Writing – Passionate about storytelling, including writing a forthcoming children's book focused on grief and resilience.
Dancing – Enjoys Latin dance styles like salsa and bachata as both a cultural connection and a fun way to stay active.
Volunteering & Community Engagement – Actively involved in service initiatives supporting mental health, immigrant rights, and education.
Experience
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Mount Sinai Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinical Intern
Mount Sinai Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, - West Harlem, NY Conduct bilingual therapy sessions for children and adolescents with mental health conditions, including MDD, GAD, ADHD, and Prolonged Grief Disorder. Performs intake assessments, risk evaluations, and treatment planning while collaborating with families to provide culturally responsive care.
Aug 2024 – Apr 2025
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Lower East Side Family Union Intern
Lower East Side Family Union - Manhattan, NY Provided biopsychosocial evaluations for Spanish-speaking clients navigating distress related to HIV diagnosis and caregiving challenges. Advocated for children and adolescents in homeless shelters and worked with school counselors to address trauma-informed care needs.
Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
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Vertical Integration Program (VIP) Summer Research Fellow
Duke University Dept of Psychology Conducted independent research under faculty mentorship, developing surveys and collecting data for a thesis project. Participated in biweekly research seminars and statistical analysis workshops.
Apr 2020 – Jul 2020
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Truesdell Elementary Third Grade ELL Teacher
Truesdell Elementary School - Washington, DC Taught third-grade English Language Learners (ELL) in a Title I school, primarily serving migrant children. Developed trauma-informed curricula to support students experiencing grief and family hardship, many of whom had lost loved ones during COVID-19. Used bilingual skills to enhance communication with families and ensure equitable access to education.
Mar 2020 – Apr 2021
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Costanzo Teaching Fellow
Duke University Dept of Psychology Led weekly discussion seminars for Psychology 101 students, developing lesson plans and grading assignments. Designed engaging activities to reinforce psychological concepts and foster an inclusive learning environment. Earned top teaching evaluations for effectiveness and student engagement.
Mar 2020 – Apr 2021
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Behavioral Research Informing Teaching Excellence (BRITE) Lab Research Assistant
BRITE Lab - Durham, NC Conducted research on stress mindsets in university students, exploring their effects on academic and emotional outcomes. Led participant recruitment for over 1,100 students, performed statistical analyses, and presented findings at academic conferences. Earned the Winfred Quinton Holton Prize with Highest Honors for this research.
Jan 2020 – Apr 2021
Volunteering
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Youth Mentor Providing grief support to children (ages 5-19) grieving the loss of a loved one who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Utilizing evidence-based grief interventions, I will help children develop coping skills and connect with peers facing similar losses.
TAPS Institute for Hope & Healing
May 2025
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Camp Kesem Counselor Supported children of cancer patients through a virtual summer camp, offering psychoeducation on grief, coping strategies, and emotional resilience. Facilitated group discussions on illness-related stress and long-term psychological impacts of parental cancer.
Camp Kesem, Durham, NC
May 2020 – Aug 2020
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Duke Engage Project Manager Conducted needs assessments and intervention planning with local NGOs to improve community health outcomes. Led qualitative research interviews in Spanish, facilitated program evaluation, and authored an impact report to assess educational scholarship initiatives.
Duke Engage
May 2019 – Aug 2019
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Pre-orientation Leader Co-led a cohort of first-year students in volunteer-based civic engagement projects, fostering leadership and mentorship in community service initiatives. Facilitated discussions on group dynamics, inclusion, and service impact.
Project BUILD - Durham, NC
Aug 2018 – May 2019
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ESL Tutor Provided biweekly tutoring to Hispanic immigrants in the Raleigh/Durham area, focusing on developing English reading, writing, and pronunciation skills to improve language proficiency and community integration.
GANO - Duke University
Sep 2017 – Apr 2021
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Teen Cancer America (TCA) Club Chair Organized fundraising events, including monthly bake sales and an annual benefit concert, raising over $8,000 for adolescent cancer care initiatives in hospitals nationwide.
Teen Cancer America (TCA)
Sep 2015 – May 2017
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JCC Special Needs Dance Teacher Designed and led dance/movement therapy sessions for children with autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. Adapted choreography to meet individual mobility and sensory needs while fostering social connection and confidence.
JCC Manhattan
Sep 2014 – Jun 2017
Languages
- Spanish Fluent
- French (France) Intermediate
- English (US) Fluent
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