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I'm a New York City-based psychotherapist with more than twenty-five years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults and their families, and the author of When Worry Works: How to Harness Your Parenting Stress And Guide Your Teen to Success. I'm trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, and cognitive behavioral treatment modalities, and I use a flexible, eclectic and highly individualized approach to my work. With a relatable and "real" style, I assist patients in identifying areas of concern, deepening self awareness, developing and achieving realistic goals for their treatment.

I have learned the "connection" we make in therapy will lead to fruitful change. We begin by working on very specific concerns, to the more elusive, abstract conflicts of a more esoteric life that aren't so simple to characterize. Everyone comes to therapy with different hopes, unique needs, and a desire to seek what is transformational. I work to create a trusting relationship with all of my patients. In the initial sessions, I focus on what brings you to therapy at this moment in time and to establish a working rapport where you feel safe and listened to, without judgement. Therapy is a unique opportunity to find your voice,

Dr. Susan Paula is a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping people with a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship problems. She is particularly skilled in using CBT, ACT, and DBT to help people manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and build resilience. Dr. Paula is a warm and compassionate therapist who creates a safe and supportive space for her clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She is also a skilled educator who teaches her clients the skills they need to cope with their challenges and live more fulfilling lives.

Our approach is to meet you where you are at. I think of myself as a co-pilot, with your hands on the wheel and the brakes so we take things at your pace. There is nothing we can't talk about together. Unlike other relationships, the therapeutic one is solely there for you. You are free to talk about whatever is on your mind and not protect me from your pain, emotions or fears. Our team has helped many through mindfulness, trauma-focused CBT and insight-oriented integrative approaches. Nothing is more fulfilling than witnessing our clients face extraordinary challenges and then thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Are you considering a major life change or looking for something different for yourself? Perhaps this brings about increased levels of stress and anxiety. I work with many people trying to do the same and have found that process of realizing goals and figuring out the next steps can lie in the smaller moments of your past. I can help you identify and leverage those experiences to discover your own inner resources and strengths. Together, we can explore how to apply those skills to meet new challenges and move forward. Whether you need to practice a bit more or adapt to a new task, therapy with me is a safe space to do just that.

People come to therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious. Perhaps you are coping with trauma, trying to make sense of a complicated relationship in your life, or feeling stuck by a lack of change. Whatever the reason, my goal is to create a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment. I use humor, compassion, and supportive challenge to promote healing and foster change. Our sessions will be geared towards helping you make sense of difficult experiences and identifying patterns that don’t serve you.