Adoption Therapists in 19121

I am an experienced and empathetic Family Therapist, specializing in adoption, foster care, trauma and grief. My goal is to hold space for people to share their stories and work toward healing. I have over 18 years of experience working with people from diverse family constellations. I enjoy helping them find a way to move toward a better future.

Everyone faces some bumps on the road of life. Often times it is helpful to have someone besides friends or family to help fix the pot holes or navigate a new road. One of my strengths is creating a safe space through a non-judgmental attitude, being open minded, using humor, and basically keeping it real. By blending a focus on present day problems and any childhood issues we will work towards the goals you want to accomplish. Together we will focus on you making healthier choices, improving mood and self-esteem, and creating a better life balance.

Congratulations! You have taken the first step to seek help, let's explore how we can work together to achieve your goals. As an Attorney, Psychotherapist, Mom and Widow, I understand the stress that comes with trying to balance professional, family, and personal goals, while trying to find "me time" in the midst of a pandemic. At times, this can all feel overwhelming. Let's work together on some coping skills and personal discovery to make this journey easier.

Struggling with a barrier to connection in a primary relationship? Susanné is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, ready to support you in developing a real connection with your family of origin, family of choice, romantic partner, friend, business partner, adoptive and biological children, and even yourself. We can discover the barriers and fruitless patterns which have been keeping you apart from those you love and develop new patterns of vulnerability and trust to establish deep bonds.

Change is an inevitable reality of life that can be difficult to navigate alone. As your therapist, I can walk alongside you on that journey. My focuses include working with adolescents and adults to address concerns like anxiety, depression, life transition, body image, and disordered eating. If you feel ready to take the first steps in healing, let's connect.

I believe that therapy should provide a secure and non-judgemental space which makes clients feel comfortable and safe. I am committed to understanding each client's unique situation, and creating the supportive healing relationship that makes growth possible. My first goal when working with a client is to create a warm, accepting, collaborative atmosphere for our sessions, it is important to me that you feel emotionally and physically safe when we work together. I learn not just about a person’s pain but also about their strengths and their vision for a better future. I also assist my clients by recognizing their core obstacles.

Seeking help is a sign of strength and health, not weakness or shame. You have a story and it matters. As an experienced mental health therapist, I feel honored to listen to your story and work together toward change and healing. My style is very warm, supportive, emotions-focused and collaborative. I place the utmost importance on developing a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. Most often I work with individuals affected by issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, identity/self-esteem, attachment and relationship issues. I also help clients with other challenges including grief, self-harm, and chronic health issues.