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Suzanne Macaluso, LICSW, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression ADHD
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About me

As a licensed therapist serving Massachusetts and Virginia, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore their unique challenges and strengths. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, with a particular focus on addressing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics.

My therapeutic practice is deeply rooted in understanding individual experiences, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals, those struggling with social anxiety, and people working through life transitions. I'm committed to helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and overcome feelings of isolation or disconnection.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I support clients in addressing a wide range of concerns—from workplace stress and interpersonal challenges to personal growth and healing. My goal is to empower you to build resilience, gain insight, and create meaningful change at your own pace.

I approach each therapeutic relationship with genuine empathy, respect, and a belief in your inherent capacity for growth and transformation. Together, we'll work collaboratively to help you navigate your unique journey toward emotional well-being.

Professional experience

10 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
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License information

MA LICSW 124096

VA LCSW 0904019117

Reviews

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Best therapist I've ever had. Very realistic and makes the healing process easier

Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Suzanne for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Suzanne is an extremely kind and helpful person. She listens and you can tell that she truly cares about what you are going through. She give great advice and has opened my eyes to things that I never realized about my self and my relationship with my husband. She has helped me calm my self in situations that normally would spiral out of controle. Im thankfully for her expertise. She is an amazing therapist.

Written on Nov 16, 2025 after therapy with Suzanne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Suzanne is a wonderful therapist, she is very professional.

Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Suzanne for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Suzanne is an incredibly kind, compassionate, and inclusive therapist. She takes the time to truly understand your perspective and ensures you feel included and supported throughout your sessions. I never once felt judged or that my issues were made light of—she treats everyone with genuine respect and care. Suzanne is welcoming to people from all walks of life and is knowledgeable about supporting the LGBTQ+ community. She’s also very skilled at using the BetterHelp platform, which makes the online experience seamless. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

Written on Oct 31, 2025 after therapy with Suzanne for 7 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coaching

She’s thoughtful, caring, insightful, and has guided me through some powerful storms this past year. Super grateful for her!

Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Suzanne for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt

Suzanne has been wonderful.

Written on Oct 01, 2025 after therapy with Suzanne for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd