Hi. I'm Susan.
I believe therapy should be supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental.
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​I use a flexible, trauma-informed approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques. I practice from an intersectional and weight-neutral lens, guided by Health at Every Size® principles.
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I earned an MSW from Fordham University, an MBA from Stanford University, and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
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​Before becoming a therapist, I worked in investment banking and private equity and then ran my own small business in the medical imaging field. ​​
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Over the past 10 years, I have worked to reduce weight stigma, challenge harmful myths about body size and eating disorders, and improve access to quality care. I have served on the boards of the Binge Eating Disorder Association, the National Eating Disorder Association, and Project HEAL.
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These experiences give me a broad perspective on work, life transitions, stress, personal growth, and the ways body size can influence how people move through the world, relate to themselves, and experience care.
My Specialties
- Body-Positive Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Depression and Other Mood Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Grief
- Relationship Concerns
- Parenting Concerns​
My Philosophy
At the heart of my practice is a deep commitment to body-positive and weight-neutral care. I believe that every individual deserves to live with dignity and trust in their own skin, free from the harmful cycles of shame and weight stigma that diet culture often imposes. My work is guided by the understanding that health is complex, looks different for everyone, and is not achieved through self-shrinking or deprivation.
I integrate a compassionate, evidence-based approach that combines trauma-informed techniques with practical support. By fostering a nurturing environment, I can help you challenge long-held beliefs about self-worth and body size, empowering you to move toward a more hopeful, balanced relationship with yourself and the world around you.