Amy Hickey-Smith, LCSW ’10 M’20
Assistant Professor of Social Work
(585) 623-0178
[email protected]
Academic Credentials
Keuka College
B.S.W.
Keuka College
M.S.W.
Biography
Amy Hickey-Smith (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and educator with over a decade of experience in trauma-informed care, feminist clinical practice, and LGBTQ+ mental health. A proud Keuka College alumna, she brings an anti-oppressive, community-focused lens to both her teaching and clinical work. Her professional background includes hospital social work, nonprofit leadership, private practice, and higher education. She specializes in gender-affirming care, relational diversity, and supporting trauma survivors. Amy is the founder of the LGBTQ Center of the Finger Lakes and an active Pride organizer. In addition to teaching across the MSW curriculum, Amy serves as vice president of the Board of Directors at the Hickok Center for Brain Injury and is a long-standing member of the NASW-NYS Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Professional Interests
Trauma-informed and feminist clinical social work. LGBTQ+ mental health and gender-affirming care. Inclusive and anti-oppressive pedagogy. Ethical non-monogamy and relational diversity. Community organizing and pride-based activism. Private practice and program development for marginalized communities.