I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. A crucial component of my approach with clients is real-world experience. I grew up in New York, eventually living all over the US and even in Greece. The experiences I have had give me a unique perspective and ability to relate to everyone.
Following a successful career as a Flight Attendant for two different airlines, I decided to follow my passion to help others, and went back to school. As a non-traditional student, I excelled at the University of Kansas, graduating with distinction and advanced standing through the Master’s program. Through the University of Kansas, I was introduced to their core philosophy of finding the strengths in anyone and any situation, lending to a positive attitude toward healing and mental health.
Since that time, I have worked with a variety of populations, finding ways to bring a unique style to each. I worked with elder populations in long term care, as a therapist helping reunification efforts of parents with children in the foster system, and as a therapist for Veterans in transitional housing helping them defeat homelessness, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress.
For the last several years, I also have been counseling people in all walks of life in private practice in Clearwater, Florida, specializing in compulsive behaviors such as hoarding or eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. In addition to earning an LCSW, I am also a certified life coach.
Throughout the years that I have worked with people of all ages, I have been amazed in the
resilience of people, and their ability to heal from the deepest trauma. My philosophy, that people should be able to come and find a place to share their deepest truths in a judgement free manner, lends to what many of my clients have called a deeper and more fulfilling therapeutic experience due to my unique and enthusiastic style. Whether the term of therapy is long term or short term, I use elements of cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused brief therapy, accelerated resolution therapy, narrative therapy and many others to generate a holistic and wholly unique approach, customized to each person to best fit their needs and overall health.
I believe that a person should never be judged by either the best or worst thing that they have ever done. People are just too multifaceted to be labeled and indexed like a library catalog. In my practice, I foster an environment that provides a mixture of life coaching principles as well as the various therapeutic modalities that I have been trained in.
I specialize in helping you find answers to life’s most trying questions by providing resources,
techniques, and advice, while generating a judgement free atmosphere to help you find your best spiritual, psychological, physical, and emotional self. I believe in therapy that meets you where you are, its okay if you aren’t sure where to begin. Some of the best self-introspection occurs in the most unexpected times. The client is at the helm of the proverbial therapy ship and we can adjust the voyage blueprint as you need or want. My goal is to give you the tools and encouragement to keep you on the course that YOU have chosen.
Ultimately you are stronger, more resilient, and better than even you know. My favorite approach that I apply to all people I encounter both in and out of session is this: “The greatest gift one human being can give to another is providing a safe place for that person to be themselves and speak their truth”.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Codependency, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW16083
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Suzanne Katifedenios. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I highly recommend Susan as a therapist. Her intuition, support, encouragement, and educational approach have made a significant impact on my well-being. In just a short time, I feel inspired and on a better path thanks to her guidance.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Suzanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Suzanne was an excellent therapist for me. She helped me gain many skills towards fixing my problems with binge eating. She is very friendly and personable and genuinely cares about helping me. I highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Suzanne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, and eating disorders
Amazing therapist, was very attentive and really showed that she was hearing me. Susie helped me with childhood trauma, relationships and had a great perspective and advice on how to grow as an individual. Would highly recommend her services
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Suzanne for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
She always gives the best resources and responds very quickly. She is always present and helpful even if I take weeks to reach out.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Suzanne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is lovely person and a great listener. She gives me great advice of coping with anxiety, depression and helps me to figure out about myself not give up my dreams especially making a new career choice.
Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Suzanne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassio
I love Suzie. I think that's all I can say. Every conversation we have, I leave feeling better than I did entering it. She's fantastic at creating an environment where you feel heard and reciprocated by matching the energy you give.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Suzanne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd