Susan Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSJ
Verified by Psychology Today
25 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT 06880
Let's Connect (203) 409-8594
If you are concerned about your child or teenager, I can help. I work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that may interfere with feeling more secure. Parents contact me for guidance with a broad range of issues including anxiety, relatedness issues, depression, school avoidance, learning challenges, trauma and grief. Together, we can demystify symptoms difficult to understand, so you and your child can feel deeply connected. I enjoy working with tweens, teens and young adults on identity and relationship issues, family conflict, school pressure, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem.
My extensive background makes me an unusual therapist. In addition to play and talk psychotherapy, I integrate a combination of approaches in a collaborative, flexible and creative way. This dynamic approach works well in adult therapy. People say I have a calm, even style, am deeply responsive, and know how to create an atmosphere of trust and safety.
I consult with schools to advocate for children and teach at the NYU Graduate School of Social Work. I have an appreciation of the whole person in the context of relationships, and strive to create an environment that brings understanding not only of struggles, but also of strengths.
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Susan Goodman
now - (203) 409-8594
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $300
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Susan Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSW,
MSJ
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 58.005219
- In Practice for 33 Years
- Certificate from New York 083841 / 2015
- Certificate from ICAFS and Post Graduate Institute Child/Adol. Psychoanalysis / 1990
- Certificate from ICAFS and Post Graduate Institute Child/Adol. Psychoanalysis / 1990
- Attended NYU Graduate School of Social Work, Graduated 1986
Email me or call with questions - (203) 409-8594
Susan Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSW,
MSJ
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Child
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Early childhood
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (203) 409-8594
Susan Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSW,
MSJ
Client Focus
Age
Toddler
,
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Family
,
Group
Ethnicity
Asian
,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Toddler
,
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Family
,
Group
Ethnicity
Asian
,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Concurrent Parent/Child Psychotherapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Informed Psychotherapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (203) 409-8594
Susan Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSW,
MSJ
Groups
Making Sense of Parenting
Two Groups: For Parents of Children 1-6 and Parents of Middle Schoolers. In this 4 part series we discuss specific issues concerning parenting and child development. While I present certain topics, it also is a space for parents to discover their own values and goals raising their children and share dilemmas, Handouts are given prior to each meeting. Just as children have different stages of development, So to, parents have corresponding stages of development. Topics include: self-regulation, building intrinsic motivation, dealing with big feelings, love and limit setting, building self-discipline and self-esteem. Call for dates.
Expertise
Child
Parenting
Types of Therapy
Integrative
Session Cost
$70
+
Location
Susan Goodman
91 Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
Email Susan Goodman about this group or call - (203) 409-8594
Location
Additional Location
91 Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
(203) 409-8594Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (203) 409-8594
Susan Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSW,
MSJ
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2023