I am licensed in Virginia with 15 1/2 years of professional work experience as a LCSW and 18 years as a CSAC. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Georgia and was an at risk youth volunteer with the U.S Peace Corps in Jamaica. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, military issues, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, panic disorders and panic attacks, and coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I'm here to guide you, support you, and help you heal. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! You rock!
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
VA LCSW 0904006757
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Willow is great. She has a fun, unorthodox approach to therapy where it feels natural and helpful in a real way. For people new to therapy, I would STRONGLY recommend her, but I think she’s be great for anyone
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have never had a better therapist. Dealing with chronic health concerns is exhausting and it is hard to ever feel like I have progress, but Susan is the first one to change that for me. She actually gives me things to work on that actually help in my day to day life. I highly, highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She’s great. I feel very comfortable with her!
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks
Susan, makes me feel very comfortable and she listens to me. I feel like she really HEARS me.
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Susan is a very kind and approachable therapist. I feel no judgment from her and I enjoy her folksy kindness. Her dogs are cute too!
Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is a great match for me. I can truly be authentic during my sessions which matters so much to me. To be able to be transparent and vulnerable in a safe setting where my feelings are validated speaks volumes.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd