Hi! I am glad you are here! My name is Sue Ann McCray and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from Boston University in 2017. I have more than 7 years of experience working with survivors of trauma due to domestic and sexual violence, anxiety, depression, and more. I also provided relief for individuals enduring grief and loss, and supported individuals on their journey towards building a new life of sobriety in an inpatient residential treatment facility. Throughout my career, I haved provided both individual and group therapy, as well. The most important thing to me is providing an environment of compassion acceptance, warmth, and respect that allows my clients to gain insight, self-efficacy, and empowerment while working toward an ultimate goal of growth and healing. Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful and sharing these burdens can help relieve some of that distress. As we walk together on your journey toward healing, I'll be your guide as you face challenges and struggles along the way.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session is unique in that I will introduce myself, provide an overview of the therapeutic process, ins and outs of therapy, (confidentiality, therapy agreements ect.) and an assessment (getting to know the my clients needs and goals for therapy). In following sessions, I will focus on the most important treatment goals and tailor an approach with you to meet those goals and we will collaborate and figure out a plan that works best for you. ( I include worksheets, mindfulness, processing through challenges, step by step learning for coping skills etc)
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I tailor my interventions to meet the needs of my clients. I use a blend of multiple treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and mindfulness-based therapy to successfully alleviate symptoms and to help my clients live a balanced fulfilling life. I believe that change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling happy lives.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults. I specialize in trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, women's issues, relationship challenges, and grief and loss. Addiction /Alcohol Use /Anxiety /Codependency /Coping Skills /Depression/ Domestic Violence/ Drug Abuse/Emotional Disturbance/Grief/ Infidelity/ Job Stress/ Life Coaching/ Life Transitions/ Peer Relationships/ Relationship Issues/ Self Esteem/ Sexual Abuse/ Stress/ Trauma and PTSD/ Women's Issues