She started her career as a social worker in the psychiatric emergency room at Bellevue Hospital. In 1997 she moved to The Adolescent Health Center at Mount Sinai Hospital where she worked with adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS. She is currently in private practice in Montclair, New Jersey, specializing in adolescents and young adults. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Farber is an adjunct professor at Montclair State University, where she teaches a class entitled Mental Health. This spring, she will teach a class called Creative Thinking, focusing on the psychology of the creative process. A variety of artists, writers, dancers and musicians will come as guest speakers and share their experience with the creative process.