Welcome, I am Dr. Susan Schaming, a therapist licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with 37 years of professional work experience. My journey is diverse with practice in PK-12 schools, mental health centers, university, and hospital settings. I assist clients with relationship challenges, depression/anxiety, coping with life changes/transitions, school related topics, parenting issues, and executive/professional coaching.
I was trained in cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy, yet that does not solely inform or limit my work. I believe that YOU are the expert of your life story; I help you identify your strengths that will assist you in meeting challenges.
My clients leave their first session with homework to begin their journey to living their best life.
Conversely, I consider my strengths [compassion, empathy, and active listening] extremely useful when supporting individuals to heal after grief/trauma or when suffering from depression.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage; I am proud of you for getting started! I have been in therapy at different times throughout my life; hence, I believe counseling and therapy are pathways to better living. I look forward to meeting you and let's begin your journey today. [I am willing to schedule evening and weekend appointments on limited basis if necessary to meet client schedules].
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
PA LPC PC001460
NJ LPC 37PC01156800
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Susan is incredibly understanding and has helped me work through some difficult moments. She listens and provides actionable advice without judgement.
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Dr. Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Susan is wonderful and thoughtful. Would recommend her 100x to anyone going through a challenging time in their life
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Dr. Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
She's very helpful and helps you look at things differently
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Dr. Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes