Suzanne Higbie-Long
Before becoming a therapist, I spent two decades teaching and coaching young adults, which means I am fluent in motivation, humor (sometimes sarcasm), and the art of redirecting chaos into purpose.
I have a deep level of understanding and work with the Peace and Justice Institute to bring awareness to diversity, hidden bias and systemic racism.
This makes me particularly tuned in to working with veterans, teens/young adults, neurodivergent powerhouses and anyone who is looking for a unique version of therapy. I blend advocacy, multicultural awareness, and deep compassion to support clients through the hard stuff while celebrating the good stuff.
First session
In our first session, we will discuss how therapy is work and change takes time. We will complete the intake process, begin to build trust and rapport within the therapeutic relationship, and discuss your treatment goals. You will have time to help me understand what brought you into a space to heal. I want to help you thrive in interpersonal relationships while learning how to manage work/ school/ life balance Together, we will unlock and sift through the softer sides of your emotions while unlocking your story the way you want to tell it.
Strengths
I am trauma-sensitive with roots in life span development and multiculturalism. My first career as an educator in Orange Count Public Schools helps me to understand ADHD, educational and toxic industries, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). I am in the middle of my 100 years on this earth, which makes me feel competent to work with all ages. My mission is to help clients see the ways they can change un "coping" behaviors and narratives into a more peaceful present. In other words, learning how to release the stuff that’s been running your life, give yourself some grace, and reclaim your sense of agency and peace.
Ideal clients
I absolutely love my job and working with people who are seeking to uncover their authentic selves while healing their Complex PTSD. My clients are nurtured in a therapeutic environment to process their story while deepening self-acceptance and self-love. I specialize in adolescent mental health, but enjoy working with people of all ages. I work well with people in periods of adjustment and help clients to see that pain is a catalyst for change. I help clients see the opportunity in their struggle. This may be adjusting to a new home, a new diagnosis, or breakup.
Treatment methods
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed therapy helps individuals recognize how past trauma influences patterns of codependency and insecure attachment, empowering them to set healthier boundaries and develop secure connections. By fostering safety, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, it supports healing from relational wounds that drive unhealthy dependency or fear-based attachment styles.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive therapy validates a client’s identity and lived experiences, creating a space where they feel seen, respected, and understood. This foundation of respect fosters trust, which is essential for authentic healing and meaningful therapeutic progress.
Jungian
The Jungian perspective helps clients explore the unconscious mind, including archetypes and shadow aspects, to uncover hidden motivations and internal conflicts. By integrating these parts of the self, clients gain deeper self-awareness and move toward psychological wholeness and healing.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions612 E Concord St, Orlando, FL 32803, Suite 301-HD Counseling
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
ADHD
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Foster Care/Adoption
Military/Veterans
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
FloridaLicense MH25071