Susan Flower
Hi! I am not taking clients at this time. My name is Susan and I am an LCSW licensed in AZ. I love to help people dealing with anxiety and depression due to childhood trauma. I do enjoy helping people and like to work with people who are interested in addressing their issues head on. There is always a solution!
I am very open, honest and will admit that I am not perfect and will collaborate with you willingly on any concerning matters that come may come up.
First session
I will do my own onboarding process during our pre- intake consultation and will have you sign my own consents from my private practice. I may include additional assessments once I know what your unique struggles may be. You can also ask as many questions about how therapy works, my training, background and experience. If we determine that we want to work together we will meet for the scheduled intake.
Strengths
I am a good listener and will treat you with respect during our work together as we are partners in this process. I have a good understanding of trauma and how it affects clients physically and mentally. I continue to learn new information by engaging in training and networking with other professionals in my field. I am very open, honest and will admit that I am not perfect and will collaborate with you willingly on any concerning matters that come may come up. If you are willing to work hard we can do great things together.
Ideal clients
I work with adults who are struggling with unresolved childhood trauma and feel stuck. You may experience unexplained anxiety, depression, numbness, intrusive memories and nightmares. You may feel shame, embarrassment and frustration about how long these challenges have lasted even though you have been in therapy before. This is all part of the human experience of unresolved childhood trauma and you are not alone.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I am certified in EMDR therapy. This type of therapy can help to remove underlying negative messages that came about through past trauma. It also lessens the impact of traumatic memories for the client over a period of time by processing the experiences through eight structured phases. When we meet, I will provide a very clear picture of what therapy will look like for you so that you feel empowered and ready to work.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Parts Work helps us identify, accept and learn about the parts of ourselves that contribute to feeling "stuck" in our life and relationships. These parts have helped us survive in a stressful childhood and are performing roles that may not be helpful in our present life. We can kindly and creatively redirect these parts for healthy coping for the present.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- ArizonaLicense LCSW-12862