Hi! And welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island with 14 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, improving self-esteem and building confidence I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
RI LMHC MHC00454
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Susan is by far the best therapist I have ever had. She allows me to feel seen and heard. Susan is attentive and continues to offer amazing advice, support, encouragement and always has a friendly and welcoming smile for me. Because of her I have been able to address many personal and relational issues in my life and continue to better them each week. I look forward to our sessions and will continue to implement the helpful techniques and coping skills I have learned through her and provided worksheets. Thank you for all you do Susan!
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Great listener, very kind, understanding and patient.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Susan is the best! She’s super nice, easy to talk to, relatable, and has good advice!
Written on Nov 28, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Susan is amazing so helpful! Highly recommend!
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Susan was prompt for my visit time and took the time to listen to all of my areas of concern. Susan provided active listening, empathetic responses and allowed me to recognize my strengths. Susan provided good insight regarding my concerns and some ideas on how to process my emotions. She took steps to help me move forward instead of being stuck in the past. I truly appreciate all of her support.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Only had one session so far but in that one session she seemed to perform her job well.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management