- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Life purpose focus
About Susan
Susan Hammond is a New York LCSW-R with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career change, bipolar disorder, and adapting to life changes. She also focuses on family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, and women's issues.
Susan uses a client-centered approach that puts the person's own perspective first. She listens for strengths and existing resources, and helps people decide what matters next. She also draws on mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Susan helps people name the problem, try small changes, and check what works. She emphasizes what the client already knows about their life and builds from there rather than imposing a fixed plan.
Her style suits someone who feels stuck after a job change, relationship shift, health event, or another life transition. She helps clarify values and test options in everyday terms. People leave with concrete steps to try between sessions.
Susan has worked across many settings over three decades. That background gives her experience hearing similar life questions and responding with straightforward methods. To start, she asks about current challenges and what the person hopes to get from meeting together.
Approaches used and how online sessions fit into work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients make decisions that match their values and experience. This approach is often used for life purpose questions, relationship concerns, and coping with big changes.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices for noticing thoughts, sensations, and emotions without reacting automatically. It can help reduce overwhelm from anxiety, improve mood regulation, and support clearer decision making when someone feels stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize, based on their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is helpful and adjusts the focus over time rather than sticking to a single plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people try therapy from a familiar setting and bring real-life examples from daily routines into the conversation. Licensed professionals, including therapists using client-centered and mindfulness approaches, can often adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's own experience and choices. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach noticing thoughts and feelings without getting swept away.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people through common life transitions and mood challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a New York LCSW-R and practices from New York. The credential listed is LCSW-R as provided.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do session costs and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and lets you pick a time to meet.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.