Jordan Alam

Jordan Alam is a Bangladeshi-American clinical social worker currently serving as a Clinical Therapist at the Interconnections Healing Center in Seattle, Washington. They obtained their Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Smith School for Social Work, graduating in 2020, and have specialized training in trauma-focused behavioral interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) .1

Professional Background

Jordan's therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, emphasizing trauma therapy, particularly for marginalized populations, including people of color and queer individuals. Prior to their current role, they worked at the Seattle VA Medical Center in the PTSD Outpatient Clinic and have experience with teens at the Atlantic Street Center. Additionally, they have served as a birth doula and program consultant, and have been involved in domestic violence response efforts .1

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature/Psychology from Barnard College (2009-2013)
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from Smith College (2018-2020)

Honors

Jordan is recognized as a Division 39 Scholar by the American Psychological Association, which involves engagement with issues of race and racism in therapeutic practice .1

Additional Work

Beyond therapy, Jordan is also active in writing and performance arts. Their work has been featured in various publications, contributing to social change education .2 They are fluent in English and have limited proficiency in Bengali and French .1