She founded
Odyssey House while working as a resident psychiatrist at
Metropolitan Hospital. In 1979,
New York magazine published a detailed article by investigative journalist
Lucy Komisar alleging serious abuse and financial misconduct at Odyssey House, including that Densen-Gerber used residents as personal servants. Former staff and residents also reported "cult-like" behavior, including that residents were asked to pledge loyalty to Densen-Gerber and light candles in her honor. In 1983 she resigned her position as executive director after a state investigation found financial irregularities. Densen-Gerber paid back $20,000 in excessive personal expenses in order to close the investigation. ==Publications==