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Experienced, personalized therapy and support

Experienced, personalized therapy and support Experienced, personalized therapy and support Experienced, personalized therapy and support
  • Home
  • About Susan
  • Services
  • Philosophy
  • New Mother & Baby Circle
  • What Others Are Saying
  • Contact
  • Bereavement Support Group
  • Blog
  • Your Rights
  • Susan's Recommended Books

About Susan

My Experience

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MSW and LCSW) who is also Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and EMDR-trained, Susan has worked with families around issues of pregnancy, birth and parenting for over 30 years.  Susan counsels individuals and couples on a variety of issues.  She has in-depth experience in the areas of women and children's health including pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting issues as well as pediatric health concerns -- illness, palliative and hospice care. 


She has led parenting groups that focus on new motherhood/parenthood as well as bereavement groups for parents.  She has also taught childbirth education classes, parenting classes and breastfeeding classes all with a focus on tuning into your own natural, intuitive nature.  


In addition to a professional certification as a Childbirth Educator, Susan is a Breastfeeding Consultant and Birth and Postpartum Doula, which informs her approach to the care she provides.

Experienced Therapist

Susan works with her clients to help them discover their true selves through introspection, empathy and exploration.  She is experienced working with diverse populations and approaches each client holistically.  Susan provides a safe, compassionate place for her clients to explore their challenges and create a new direction that is satisfying and gratifying.  


Susan has experience in understanding how trauma and neglect, as well as emotional, physical and sexual abuse all can impact a person's birthing process, birth choices, breastfeeding, postpartum body issues, motherhood and parenting choices.  Issues around unexpected outcomes, NICU births and unanticipated cesarean section can all be addressed.

Perinatal Experience in the Medical Field

Valley Health System Paramus, NJ

Valley Health System Paramus, NJ

Valley Health System Paramus, NJ

  • Home visit program for pediatric palliative and hospice care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses
  • Home visits for maternal/child health issues related to pregnancy and postpartum, post-NICU, pediatric illness, loss and grief
  • Parent grief support group

Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ

Valley Health System Paramus, NJ

Valley Health System Paramus, NJ

Coverage of the following units:

  • limAnte-natal, labor/delivery, newborn nursery, postpartum
  • Pediatrics and PICU
  • Termination of Pregnancy
  • Women's Health Center

Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA

Valley Health System Paramus, NJ

Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA

Coverage of the following units:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • NICU
  • Adolescent Reproductive Health

License and Professional Certifications

Member of National Association of Social Workers NASW

New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Licensed Since 1994

Postpartum Depression Training
Post-graduate Training
Postpartum Anxiety Training
Perinatal

Post-graduate professional training in Perinatal Mood Disorders 

2020

Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)

2021

PSI - New Jersey, Board of Directors

2020 - present

Post-graduate professional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

2021

Professional Member

EMDR Certification Candidate

2022

Childbirth Education
Certification
CBE

Certified International Childbirth Educator 

Since 2002

Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula

Since 2001

Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainer

1999 - 2007

IBCLC
IBCLE

International Board Certified

 Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

2001- 2018

DONA
Birth Doula
Postpartum Doula

Certified Birth Doula (CD) 

1998 - 2008

Certified Postpartum Doula (PCD)

1999 - 2008

Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainer

1999 - 2007

Attachment Parenting

Accredited Leader and 

Attachment Parenting Specialist

2001 - 2012

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