Therapy for Women in New York & Florida
Are You Exhausted from Always Trying to Be Enough?
You're achieving, accomplishing, checking boxes. From the outside, your life seems to be in order (maybe even enviable). But inside? You're running on empty.
That perfectionist drive that got you here is now keeping you stuck. You second-guess every decision. You replay conversations, wondering if you said the wrong thing. No matter how much you do, it never feels like enough.
Maybe you're struggling with anxiety that won't quit, guilt that follows you everywhere, or a nagging emptiness even when things are going well. PTSD, anxiety, or depression may weigh on you heavily despite putting on a convincing performance that says otherwise. Perhaps you've been recently diagnosed with ADHD (or wondering if you should be?) and you're finally understanding why you've always felt different.
If you're feeling the weight of of the constant pressure to be perfect:
I see you.
You’re in the right place, and I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Susan, and I’m here to help.
I provide therapy to women who are high-achieving on the outside but struggling on the inside. Women who've been told they're "too sensitive" or "too much." Women who are tired of performing and are ready to heal.
A Different Way Forward
Therapy with me offers a judgment-free zone to work through what's driving your perfectionism and anxiety. Together, we'll explore where these patterns come from and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself.
In our work together, you'll:
Challenge the belief that you always have to be perfect to be worthy
Develop self-compassion in place of self-criticism
Learn to manage anxiety without letting it control you
Set boundaries that honor your needs
Build confidence that isn't tied to achievement
Create space for rest without guilt
You don't need fixing. You need support in letting go of impossible standards and recognizing that you are enough right now regardless of what you achieve, how you perform, or who approves of you.
My Specialties
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Trauma and PTSD
Using EMDR to process difficult experiences so they stop controlling your present.
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ADHD Support
Understanding how your brain works and building systems that support you, not shame you.
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Anxiety and Overwhelm
Finding calm in the chaos and tools to manage worry that actually work.
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Internal Family Systems Therapy
Heal from trauma, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and more using this parts-based model.
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Grief and Loss
Reconnecting with meaning and joy when everything feels flat.
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EMDR Consultation
Build your EMDR skills and confidence with support from an EMDRIA-approved consultant.
Ready to get started?
Here’s what to expect.
Please reach out to me via the contact form, which you can find here.
Once I receive your completed form, I will reach out to discuss next steps.