Services for Professionals

  • Training and Professional Development

    The clinical practice of Melissa Sornik, LCSW PLLC provides both professional development and training for professionals who are either just starting their careers or those wanting to acquire an understanding of, or expanding their knowledge base about, how to work with clients who are gifted, including those who are twice exceptional. Training and professional development is available for, but not limited to, social workers, psychologists, mental health counselors, related service providers, educators, administrators, and advocates. Services are available both online and onsite.

  • Supervision

    Melissa Sornik, LCSW is a SIFI-certified clinician who has provided supervision for graduate students from New York University, Fordham University, Columbia University, and Hunter College. Melissa offers internship opportunities for student internships, and supervision for both MSW candidates and LMSWs pursuing their clinical licensure in New York State. Further, Melissa also offers peer supervision for LCSWs and other professionals wishing to hone their skills with this population.

Workshops for Professionals

  • 2e: Understanding and Supporting a Gifted Child with Learning Challenges

  • Supporting Social Cognition in Gifted and 2e Individuals Through Talent Development

  • Working With Neurodiversity

  • A Comprehensive Model for Working with Twice-Exceptional Individuals and Their Families

  • Myths of Giftedness: Realities, myths and what it means to be gifted

  • Understanding and Supporting Social-Emotional Needs of Twice-Exceptional Children

Workshops are available both online and onsite.

Please contact the clinical practice for more information on any professional development services, including scheduling and fees.