Hi and thank you so much for considering working with me as your counselor. I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 1988, and became independently licensed in 1999. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work.
I work with a client-centered approach, listening carefully to what you as the client need and what you already know works best for you. I have spent seven years in private practice as a psychotherapist, and I have worked in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and in veterans' services. I work well with both men and women and I have provided couples' and family therapy.
I have worked extensively with people who have survived sexual and physical abuse and with individuals dealing with a wide range of traumatic experiences, including military-related trauma. I have also worked extensively with women who have experienced domestic violence and who are trying to cope with the stressors they experience at different stages of their lives. I have a special interest in infertility and helping individuals and couples work through the emotional extremes that can be a part of the experience of infertility. I have worked with older adults who are confronting issues relating to aging.
My experience has been that no one approach works for everyone, and clients may need to work with different approaches to therapy at different times. Flexibility in psychotherapy approaches helps me meet the real-time, real-life needs of each individual. I have received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and will use that form of therapy when it meets the needs of the individual.
I have helped individuals deal with depression, anxiety, difficult life choices, and relationship problems. I offer a safe space to be yourself, with acceptance, warmth, and the absence of judgement. I hope I can be of help to you and I look forward to getting to know you.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Susan is a very kind, patient and compassionate therapist. I feel very lucky to have her as my therapist.
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’m so pleased and appreciative of Susan Lipkin. She’s been such a help to me and such a wonderful support. She’s knowledgeable and caring, soft and strong, so beautiful and kind. Thank you Susan and Better Help for your help, not only to me, but others like me that need help and support.
Written on Dec 30, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 4 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
Susan may be the best therapist I ever had. She really listens and helps you, and straightens out things that are confusing. She picks up on what you are trying to tell her sometimes before you know exactly what to say. She respects you and never tells you what to do, just helps you understand what your own thoughts more clearly.
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 11 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
Susan is by far the best experience I’ve ever had in a therapist. I actually look forward to our meetings each week and feel like she truly knows me as a person.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Susan seems to be very knowledgeable and has a peaceful demeanor. She has given me insight that I had not thought of before and it’s been helpful. She is a kind person.
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I have stopped and come back to Susan a few times, and she always welcomes me back and remembers most of everything we talked about.
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Susan’s insight and expertise have been nothing short of life changing. I love the way that she works with me to find the best approaches to get the most out of therapy, both in session and on my own. I never imagined that Better Help would knock it out the park pairing us. I am eternally grateful for the transformation I’ve made with Susan’s help!
Written on Feb 18, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Susan has a way of letting your mind unfurl with gentleness not usually found. A fantastic and empathetic listener. I found myself feeling heard for the very first time!
Written on Sep 18, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 5 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Susan has helped me so much the past few weeks. She understands me and my trauma. She is easy to talk to and helps me understand my struggles and find better ways to deal with them. I highly recommend her services.
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Susan is is kind and compassionate. She is knowledgeable and professional.
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
She’s amazing , I look forward to speaking to her every week
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Susan is a very engaged listener and some weeks the only person who I feel is actively listening to me and I appreciate that.
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and intimacy-related issues
Susan is a wonderfully understanding, kind person. She takes the time to dig deeper into the things that I don’t even realize need more attention in order to help me shine a light on the parts of my experience that I’ve allowed to remain in the dark for too long. The road to self-discovery and self-understanding is a long one, but I’m confident that Susan can help me to travel it.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Susan, is an excellent therapist. She has great perspective and understanding. I highly recommend Susan
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Susan is a skilled therapist with whom I feel quite comfortable. I would recommend her to others without reservation.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Susan has helped immensely. She’s kind and thoughtful and points out things that I wouldn’t have otherwise considered. I have loved working with Susan.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
She is a very friendly and helpful therapist. I enjoyed talking with her and she listened to me.
Written on Jul 28, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Susan Lipkin is a quality person and therapist, whom I appreciate and applaud!
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
10/10
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and bipolar disorder
Susan is very helpful when speaking to her. She is very calming and really tries to make you think about what you are doing and how it's affecting you.
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I have been with Susan for a few months now seeing her once a week. Susan has been very helpful and supportive. She is very understanding of the my experiences and helps give me tools on dealing with what I have been through and what I am currently dealing with. It has really helped between sessions to be able to message, which Susan responds quickly and in a timely manner.
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 months
Susan is a true professional with a kind heart. She allows space for me to be vulnerable and offers many resources for me to refer to outside of our video sessions, which I appreciate. I’ve made huge strides in moving through my emotions and deeply appreciate Susan’s role in this.
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I feel that Susan is very good at responding thoughtfully when I messaging her throughout the week. She makes me feel heard and valued.
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem
Susan has been wonderful. She really understands that there are many layers to my emotional world and is able to help me feel comfortable talking about my emotions.
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I am so glad that I was paired with Susan. Her approach is just wonderful! I look forward to our conversations no matter the method and highly value her insight and suggestions.
Written on Mar 17, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks
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