About
Meet Dr. Shana Frydman PhD, LCSW
Therapist | Consultant | Advocate | Thought leader
Dr. Shana Frydman is a trauma-informed therapist, nonprofit leader, and consultant with over 20 years of experience in clinical care, organizational strategy, and education. She works with individuals, professionals, and communities to foster safety, healing, and systemic transformation.
Dr. Shana Frydman is a nationally recognized communal leader, therapist
and consultant
specializing in trauma recovery, leadership development, and culturally responsive care. Her work bridges therapy, nonprofit strategy, and professional training, helping people and institutions thrive.
Starting her career in direct service, Dr. Shana worked at community based organizations and rose through the ranks at Met Council, beginning as a case manager and advancing to Managing Director of Social Services, where she founded the Domestic Violence Program and oversaw care for Holocaust survivors, seniors, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those in crisis.
Later, as CEO of Shalom Task Force,
she led the organization through transformational growth, expanding staff, services, and funding to strengthen support for survivors and advance abuse prevention and stigma reduction across communities.
Now, through her private practice and consulting firm, Dr. Shana helps clients navigate personal transformation, trauma recovery, leadership strategy, and systemic change. She works internationally, shaping policy, training professionals, and guiding organizations in building safe, empowered environments.
Dr. Shana holds an MSW from the University of Maryland and a PhD from Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work/CUNY Graduate Cen
At Dr. Shana Frydman, we believe:
✔ Healing is possible—for individuals, families, and systems.
✔ Safety matters—in therapy, workplaces, communities, and relationships.
✔ Culture shapes experiences—and must be honored in every interaction.
✔ Empowerment leads to lasting change—through therapy, education, and advocacy.
Through trauma-informed support, strategic consulting, and engaging education, we help people and organizations build safer, stronger, more resilient foundations for the future.
Contact
(235) 955-6333
hello@divitherapy.com
1343 Divi St #1000, San Francisco, CA 32951