Sandra Gossart-Walker, MSW

Sandra Gossart-Walker, MSW, is a clinical social worker specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on supporting individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. She provides counseling and guidance to help patients manage the emotional and psychological impacts of chronic illness, including stigma, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her work emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care that addresses both mental health and complex social challenges.

An assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine, Gossart-Walker also co-directs the Grief-Sensitive Healthcare Project, a national initiative that equips healthcare providers with tools and training to better support patients and families experiencing loss. Her work bridges clinical practice and education, helping to foster more empathetic, grief-informed care across healthcare systems.