- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness practices
- 30 years experience
About Susan
Susan Hammond is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, and career or life changes. She brings three decades of experience and a calm, encouraging presence to sessions. She values the courage it takes to reach out and helps people take the next steps toward feeling better.
Susan works from a perspective that centers the person's own experience. She treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them notice strengths they may be overlooking. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps that feel doable between sessions.
Mindfulness is part of her approach, used to help people manage strong emotions, reduce chronic worry, and come back to the present moment when stress feels overwhelming. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and responds, with an emphasis on empathy and collaboration rather than directives.
Her work also addresses family of origin issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, and women's concerns. Sessions are paced to match what each person needs, whether that means gentle reflection or active problem solving. Susan aims to make the room feel like a steady place to figure out what matters and practice new ways of coping.
Getting started begins with a simple sign-up and a short matching questionnaire. From there people schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability and their own timing.
How client-centered and mindfulness work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on seeing the person as the expert on their life and responding with empathy and respect. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person identify their own goals and next steps. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention exercises and grounding practices to reduce reactivity, lower anxiety, and help with mood regulation.Finding the best way to work together is part of the process. The therapist will explore which approach - or blend of approaches - fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about pacing, techniques, and topics are made together so that therapy matches what the client wants to accomplish.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or evening appointments after work. Online work can also make it easier to keep consistent appointments when schedules are crowded. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format details during the intake so sessions fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career questions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life transitions. She also focuses on family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, and women's issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing the client's knowledge of their own life. Mindfulness techniques are used to help manage strong emotions and increase present-moment awareness.
What experience does the therapist bring?
Susan has roughly 30 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges. That breadth informs a steady, supportive way of working with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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