Patricia Hertz, LICSW, maintains a private practice in the Boston area, where she works with individuals, couples, and families. Pat is a clinical consultant for staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, as well as for the Laughter League Clown Care Unit at Boston Children’s Hospital. She taught for many years at the Smith College School for Social Work and Simmons College School of Social Work, and provides consultation to practicing clinicians and agencies in the area.