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 Therapy, 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.
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I provide psychotherapy services as a Licensed Master Social Worker under the supervision of Jennie Kramer, LCSW-R, CEDS, the Founder and Executive Director of Metro Behavioral Health Associates. Please click MBHA below for additional information.Â
My Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating
- Body Image Concerns
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Depression and Other Mood Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Grief
- Relationship Concerns
- Parenting Concerns​
- Trauma-Informed Care
My Philosophy
My philosophy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for the whole person. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen without judgment and supported as you explore the experiences, relationships, cultural messages, and systems that have shaped how you see yourself. I work from a trauma-informed, weight-neutral, and size-inclusive perspective, recognizing that anxiety, depression, body shame, eating disorders, disordered eating, and self-criticism do not develop in isolation. Together, we can examine the stories and feelings you carry about your body, your worth, and your health, while building more self-trust, resilience, and peace in your daily life.
By combining evidence-based care with practical support, I strive to create a nurturing environment where you can challenge long-held beliefs about self-worth and body size and move toward a more hopeful, balanced relationship with yourself and the world around you.