Susan Varney
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14222
Let's Connect (716) 608-3378
Choosing the right therapist is critical to the success of your treatment, but it can be a daunting task. I understand and welcome you to call for a consultation before making a decision. Good treatment depends on a strong relationship founded on trust and respect and it is important that you feel at ease with whomever you work. I encourage an open and friendly rapport in the therapeutic relationship, appreciate its potential to alleviate stress, self-doubt, and anxiety, and hope to share with you its capacity to effect change both within yourself and in your relationships with others.
I have experience with a wide variety of mood, personality and eating disorders and work frequently with both the clergy and other mental health practitioners. I am trained in the facilitation of early mother/infant attachment dynamics and thus also work with many pregnant and postpartum mothers.
I can help you to understand and overcome the conflicts in your personal and professional relationships, especially those pertaining to the management of narcissistic personalities. I am a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at SUNY Buffalo, and founder of Elmwood Village Psychotherapy.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Susan Varney now - (716) 608-3378
Let's Connect (716) 608-3378
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
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Susan Varney
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (716) 608-3378
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 000995 Susan Varney
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research, Ph.D., Graduated 2012
- Certificate from New York State 000995 / 2017
- Certificate from State University of New York at Buffalo Doctor of Philosophy / 2002
- Certificate from Anni Bergman Parent Infant Training Program Diploma / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Susan Varney
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (716) 608-3378
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Parenting
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- low self esteem
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- relationship conflicts
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Susan Varney
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (716) 608-3378
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Parent / Infant Treatment.
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
Susan Varney
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (716) 608-3378
Location
Additional Location
Elmwood Village Psychotherapy
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 608-3378