Since 2006, Clayman has lead the Financial Wellness Program at The Actors Fund, a national nonprofit agency serving professionals in performing arts and entertainment. She also maintains a private practice and conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of life and money topics. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Clayman holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and a master's in social work from Hunter College in New York City.