Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Susan, and I’m here to guide you on your journey of self-exploration and healing.
Clients come to me when they want to make big changes in their lives, but might not be getting what they need through traditional talk therapy. I am ready to help you do the work to find a deeper level of healing .
My Approach to Therapy
I specialize in therapy for women who've spent years feeling like they're never quite enough. The anxiety that keeps you up at night, the perfectionism that drives you to exhaustion, the shame you carry about your past aren't “character flaws”. They're patterns that developed for a reason, and we can change them.
Using EMDR therapy and other trauma-informed approaches, including Internal Family Systems theray (IFS), we'll go straight to the source of your challenges, not just managing symptoms or talking about the same issues week after week. Our work will include actually processing the experiences that created these patterns in the first place. This is the kind of therapy that creates real, lasting shifts. The kind that helps you to finally feel grounded in who you are, connected to the people you love, and at peace with yourself.
How is therapy with me different?
You don't need someone to tell you what's wrong. You need someone who sees you, understands the impossible standards you've been holding yourself to, and knows how to help you heal. I’m ready to help you take that next step.
“You are not what happened to you. You are what you choose to become.”
-Carl Jung
Am I the right therapist for you?
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Women with anxiety, insecurity, or perfectionist tendencies who never feel like enough; who have experienced micro traumas, or repeated messages of not being “good enough”; or who have experienced narcissistic abuse (by parents, partners, bosses, etc.)
While many of the clients who resonate with my work are women, I do work with men and nonbinary people as well.
I provide LGBTQ+ affirming, neuroinclusive therapy and work with clients across diverse racial, cultural, and gender identities. All are welcome here.
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Clients with active suicidal ideation or active substance abuse, and clients who need frequent support between sessions may not be a good fit for my practice.
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I’m a mom to two teenagers and frequently spend my evenings and weekends cheering for them on the sidelines of the soccer field and volleyball court. My favorite hobbies are hiking, kayaking, gardening, yoga, knitting, traveling to explore new cities and towns, and sitting by any body of water with a can’t-put-it-down kind of book and a good cup of coffee. I host a monthly book club and enjoy fostering cats and kittens through a local rescue. One of my happiest memories is shouting all of the words to Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” with my daughter during the Eras Tour!
My Specialties
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EMDR
Using EMDR to process difficult experiences so they stop controlling your present.
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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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ADHD Support
Understanding how your brain works and building systems that support you, not shame you.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, New York State
Master of Social Work – State University of New York at Albany
B.A. Psychology – State University of New York at Potsdam
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EMDRIA Certified Therapist
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Certified Telehealth Provider, Florida
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I have a variety clinical experience across various settings spanning 25+ years, including Crisis Mental Health, Outpatient Mental Health, Foster Care Prevention and Family Counseling, and Hospice and Palliative Care. I have owned and operated my Private Practice since 2019.