Suzanne A. Black
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Washington, DC 20009
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Clinical Psychologist licensed in CA, NY, Washington, DC, over 25 years experience nationally/internationally. Eclectic approach tailored to the individual. Various modalities, solution-focused. Conduct online therapy. Training: Medical Ctr: Neuropsychology; UCLA postdoctoral fellowship: Emergency Room Psychiatry. Fmr Asst Clinical Professor of Psychiatry UCSF. Work w large range of cultures internationally, with embassies, international treaty organisations, university abroad programs, terrorist attack victims, PTSD, bipolar, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, medical challenges, couples, group therapies, adults, adolescents.
I specialise in the treatment of affective disorders: Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD . I am a recognised specialist in Bipolar Affective Spectrum Disorder differential diagnosis, treatment. Co-authoring books on Bipolar. I work with war journalists and PTSD victims of terrorist attacks, university abroad students & in the States, cultural adjustment.
My approach is eclectic, interactive & dynamic-integrating cognitive-behavioral, Ericksonian hypnosis, existential/humanistic, ACT, psychodynamic approaches), solution-focused, goal-oriented, long-term & short-term. I do not think in terms of "disorders" but rather "conditions" that need to be managed. I explore personal narratives & adjust accordingly.
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- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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Suzanne A. Black
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PSY1001300 Suzanne A. Black
- In Practice for 35 Years
- Certificate from State of New York 020429 / 2014
- Certificate from State of California PSY10833 / 1989
- Certificate from American Psychological Association
- Attended Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology / Albert Einstein, Graduated 1987
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Repatriation, expatriation, cultural adj
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Eclectic
- Ericksonian psychotherapy
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
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Suzanne A. Black
Psychologist, PsyD