Suzanne Hattaway
I work with adolescents and adults who are ready to invest in their emotional well-being and personal growth. Through a warm, thoughtful, and evidence-based approach, I help clients gain clarity, overcome obstacles, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling life.
Helping Adults Navigate Anxiety, Life Transitions, and Meaningful Change
Together, we'll create meaningful change that aligns with your values, goals, and the life you want to live.
First session
Many clients come to their first session feeling nervous or unsure of what to expect, and that's completely normal. My goal is to create a calm, supportive environment where you can share your story at your own pace without judgment. During our first session, we'll discuss what brings you to therapy, explore the challenges you're facing, and identify what you'd like to gain from our work together. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about my approach, and begin developing a clear path forward. By the end of the session, my hope is that you'll feel heard, understood, and more confident about the next steps toward creating the changes you're seeking.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to combine genuine compassion with practical, evidence-based guidance. Clients often appreciate that our sessions feel both supportive and productive. I take time to understand not only what's happening in your life, but also the deeper patterns shaping your experiences, relationships, and decisions. My approach stands out because it's highly personalized. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, I tailor therapy to your unique goals, strengths, and circumstances. I strive to create a space where you feel understood, challenged when appropriate, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who are motivated to better understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives. They may be navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck despite outward success. Often, they are seeking more than symptom relief. They want greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, increased confidence, and a stronger sense of balance and fulfillment. The clients I work with best are open to self-reflection, curious about their patterns and experiences, and willing to engage in the therapeutic process. Together, we focus on building insight, developing practical skills, and creating lasting change that aligns with their values and goals.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the primary approaches I use to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Often, the ways we think about ourselves, our relationships, and life's challenges can contribute to feelings of anxiety, stress, self-doubt, or overwhelm. In our work together, we'll identify unhelpful thought patterns, explore how they impact your emotions and daily experiences, and develop healthier, more balanced ways of responding. CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach that not only helps create insight but also provides concrete tools you can apply in everyday life. I integrate CBT in a way that is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, helping you build greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence while creating meaningful, lasting change. Rather than simply managing symptoms, the goal is to help you develop skills that support long-term emotional well-being and personal growth.
Location
Virtual sessions