Often rebooked
Hi---Susan here.. I know that finding a therapist you connect with can be a challenge. Most people come to therapy because they are feeling frustrated and/or overwhelmed with anxiety about their life---that it isn't moving along in the way they would like. Developing a feeling of safety and trust is an important step in therapy. Listening attentively, I can help you get clearer about the issues that are bothering you . We can then work together. so that you can make decisions about your life that you feel good about. My current focuses are Life Transitions and Finding Your True Self. Life Transitions refers to any of the many transitions we all go through in life--from going to work or college, marriage, divorce, aging, loss. Soul therapy is an approach where the focus is on you coming back to your true or authentic self where you feel expansive in your life with peace and joy. Each client is unique and I focus on your concerns and desires through compassionate listening and curiosity. Happy to have a 15-minute complementary phone conversation about your situation and see if we are a good fit.
In our first session, we will review your history of the difficulty you want help with. We will discuss what you have already tried to solve this and begin to focus on your goals for therapy---what you would specifically like help with. And then begin to discus ways to accomplish this. Clients usually feel a sense of relief after the first session, that they are starting to address their concerns. Occasionally people feel overwhelmed that they have shared so much. Important to remember that you are in charge of the pace of therapy--be sure to talk with me if you have concerns about this.
Compassionate and deep listening are my biggest strengths along with an ability to see the underlying issues in your concerns. This helps me guide you to understand your situation more completely and for you to eventually share deeper feelings that may been hidden initially. In other words, it helps you find the direction in life that works for you, for your authentic self. Life Transitions and finding your True Sef are my current primary focuses. Often people come to therapy with symptoms such as anxiety or depression and are looking for some immediate relief. My approach is to help you feel calmer so that you can begin to look at more core issues that are causing the symptoms; in other words, it often takes a few sessions to develop trust and to share deeper concerns.
People in transition---of any variety: relationship, job, moving to a new location or culture Anxiety---about various topics---both acute and chronic anxiety Trauma---past trauma Repeating patterns in their life Meaning of life issues and spirituality in general
Strength-Based
Focusing on and developing your strengths is my guiding approach even tho understanding your past painful experiences usually comes first.
Trauma Informed Care
Sharing painful experiences is usually very helpful and then focusing on learning out to recover from these pains
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Important to identify cultural issues in your life, whether immigrant issues, or various kinds of diversity within the American culture.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Learn a skill to help with over-thinking and start to trust yourself more.
4 ratings with written reviews
March 15, 2026
It’s difficult for me to open up to a stranger. I’ve done a lot of personal work with different therapists throughout the years. Miss Susan makes me feel comfortable. We’ve only had 2 sessions and I feel like she genuinely wants to and can help me. She is very educated with a lot of experience, but it’s the warm ness and the non judgement that I felt from her that is most important. I am happy to continue my journey with her. I would highly recommend.
March 3, 2026
She was so warm and authentic! She had a great sense of calm, and she made me feel so comfortable.
July 16, 2025
She is always helpful and supportive. Due to the current issues in the US I have been having major problems coping and trying to calm down and function as normally as possible. Each session she is able to help me deal with these and other issues.