Susan Joy Prosnick
About
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in young adults, couples and individual counseling. I studied at Fairfield University where I received my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My primary therapy methods are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy where I work with clients to discuss presenting problems and issues and collaboratively determine what the ideal solution is by the use of questions and exploration. I believe in creating an environment for all clients that feels welcome, comfortable, and safe. By creating this kind of environment I hope to enhance the process of healing and change for the client. I also believe that the client is the expert in the story of their own lives and so it is important for me to take an active listening role and encourage the client to maximize the skills that already exist within them to minimize the problems that exist in their everyday lives.
Having worked in this field for the last 16 plus years I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
First session
The first session will be focused on building trust and rapport with one another. I believe in creating a safe and comfortable environment from the first session. In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
Having worked in this field for the last 16 plus years I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
Ideal clients
The best clients that I am best positioned to serve are the kind of client you click with because, from the word go, they just get you (and you them). Not only do they share your core values and vision, but they're also incredibly respectful and great to work with. They also understand the power of investing in themselves and knows they’re doing exactly that when coming into to session.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I have used ACT treatment therapy for over two years. I incorporate this into my therapy by identifying negative thoughts, feeling and experienced and utilize cognitive delusion, committed action and self as context
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT therapy as a means to help clients change their thinking and behavioral patterns to cope with difficult situations.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use EFT or Emotionally Focused Therapy to help clients process emotions and improve relationships through a compassionate l, non-judgemental approach to assist in developing an awareness and acceptance of self and others.
Location
Virtual sessions