I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience working with people from all walks of life. My work has been in community health centers, medical and psychiatric hospitals, community mental health programs, substance abuse treatment programs, and in private practice. I pride myself in being easy to talk to, a great listener, and an excellent "asker" of the right questions to help people move out of limited or stuck patterns of thinking and being. I have learned so much from doing this work and have also benefitted greatly from being a client of psychotherapy myself, so I am a firm believer in our innate ability to make positive changes where needed as well as to come to a greater level of acceptance and comfort with where and who we already are.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session I expect you will want to talk about the reasons you are seeking therapy at this time, and I will encourage you to do so. I will answer any questions you may have. I don't want to overwhelm you with questions but will have a few initial questions designed to help me get to know you better and learn what has been most helpful to you in the past if you have every had any previous therapy. In the intake material I have included questionnaires that include info that would be great to have before our first session, but they are not obligatory!
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Curious, determined to be helpful, sincere, down to earth, easy to talk to, insightful, sensitive, flexible, creative, eclectic, supportive, non-judgemental.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am comfortable working with people who struggle with adjustment disorders, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, serious mental illness, addictions, self-esteem issues, trauma (i.e. sexual abuse, domestic violence) and other trauma issues, life transitions, health issues, as well as grief and loss. I welcome young and older adults with all gender identities and diverse backgrounds. I am fluent in English and Spanish.
About Sue Creamer
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use some CBT techniques to help clients identify and challenge some fixed or rigid thought patterns that get in the way of them feeling better about themselves and/or achieving their goals.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I am committed to honoring/respecting ALL our differences and try never to push my own agenda or perspectives on clients. A healthy curiosity about and in some cases an immersion experience in some cultures other than my own have been helpful in understanding some of the contexts of clients I have worked with. This enables me to better assist them in maximing their natural supports and tap into other external and internal resources that are available to them.
Humanistic
I am "client-centered" and believe that while sometimes we all need help identifying unconscious motives that drive our behavior (and these motives have to be made concious), clients are the only experts on themselves and are able transform behaviors by consciously transforming the way they perceive situations.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I find it helpful at times to think of the "self" sometimes as made up of "parts." Identifying these parts and loosening their rigidity if they are problemmatic can be extremely helpful.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
So much of what we do when we rush through the day is automatic and unconscious, and therefore not deeply satisfying. I often practice mindfulness techniques with clients to help them become more aware of what they are doing and why they are doing it. Being more intentional and conscious about one's choices lead to greater self control and self acceptance.