Licensed to practice in Arizona and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Grief, Self Esteem and 3 more.
My name is Susan Charney MSW,LCSW with a diversified experiential backround. I work with those individuals ,couples and families that are compliant and realize that everyone can use some help at some point. It takes courage to realize help is needed. My job in the first session, is to be transparent and to establish trust.Thank you for choosing me as your therapist.
The first session is general information gathering, the issue(s) at present that need resolution. I understand that it is a big step to come to therapy. I do my best to help prioritize the issues presented and assist in establishing goal for therapy. Due to my work especially with covid, I have and continue to work with many who work in the medical field.
I am a native New Yorker living now on the west coast. I have a direct approach. The more you can share with me the more we can get done towards your goal (s). I have some of my publications on my website susancharney.com
I work with Highly educated people, who are going through life transitions.I am a Diplomat in CBT Cognitive behavioral therapy. - Career changes, job loss be a work related concernschange of family systems such as a - medical diagnosis that not only changes the life of the patient, but the roles of the family membrs - grief and loss Divorce or loss of a relationship:
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $200 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am a highly experienced diplomat in cognitive therapy. I have a strong backround in critical incident response and working with those affected by traumatic events such as 911 and covid 19, presently working with those affected by the war in the Middle East. My expertise lies in “couple” and individual counseling. I am direct with compassion, insight oriented. “New ways of looking at old problems”.At present running a grief group as part of my private practice
Positive Psychology
Modalities utilized in session : Initially we explore reasons for therapy, and provide alternatives when focusing on utilizing new ways of coping skills
Supportive
There are 2 questions I ask couples. 1- what are your goals? Do you both equally want to be in therapy? Or… Is one of you unsure 2- Do you like who you are in the relationship? Or… are you dissatisfied with who you have become in the relationship
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
When working with couples, ethnicity can be an issue. We explore the issues and the extended family dynamics and expectations
Interpersonal
In therapy I try to provide different options for the individual/couple to consider. The statements are not personal beliefs. We look at situations where they feel “emotionally safe”.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 22, 2026
We picked the right therapist! Susan Is great.
August 29, 2025
I chose Susan as my first therapist ever because her bio stood out to me. She has years of experience with frontline workers and a no BS, direct approach. I didn’t want a therapist that was going to sugar coat things. I really enjoyed my intake session. I can see us doing great work together.
April 14, 2025
Excellent session! Lots of great advice.