Susan Charney
LCSW, 30 years of experience
About me
My name is Susan Charney MSW,LCSW with a diversified experiential backround. I work with those individuals ,couples and families that are compliant and realize that everyone can use some help at some point. It takes courage to realize help is needed. My job in the first session, is to be transparent and to establish trust.Thank you for choosing me as your therapist.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is general information gathering, the issue(s) at present that need resolution. I understand that it is a big step to come to therapy. I do my best to help prioritize the issues presented and assist in establishing goal for therapy. Due to my work especially with covid, I have and continue to work with many who work in the medical field.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am a native New Yorker living now on the west coast. I have a direct approach. The more you can share with me the more we can get done towards your goal (s). I have some of my publications on my website susancharney.com
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with Highly educated people, who are going through life transitions.I am a Diplomat in CBT Cognitive behavioral therapy. - Career changes, job loss be a work related concernschange of family systems such as a - medical diagnosis that not only changes the life of the patient, but the roles of the family membrs - grief and loss Divorce or loss of a relationship:
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am a highly experienced diplomat in cognitive therapy. I have a strong backround in critical incident response and working with those affected by traumatic events such as 911 and covid 19, presently working with those affected by the war in the Middle East. My expertise lies in “couple” and individual counseling. I am direct with compassion, insight oriented. “New ways of looking at old problems”.At present running a grief group as part of my private practice
Positive Psychology
Modalities utilized in session : Initially we explore reasons for therapy, and provide alternatives when focusing on utilizing new ways of coping skills
Supportive
There are 2 questions I ask couples. 1- what are your goals? Do you both equally want to be in therapy? Or… Is one of you unsure 2- Do you like who you are in the relationship? Or… are you dissatisfied with who you have become in the relationship
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
When working with couples, ethnicity can be an issue. We explore the issues and the extended family dynamics and expectations
Interpersonal
In therapy I try to provide different options for the individual/couple to consider. The statements are not personal beliefs. We look at situations where they feel “emotionally safe”.
Location
VirtualLicensed in
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1 rating with written reviews
April 14, 2025
Excellent session! Lots of great advice.