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 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.
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.
Coverage of the following units:
Coverage of the following units:
New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Since 1994
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
Certified International Childbirth Educator
Since 2002
Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula
Since 2001
Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainer
1999 - 2007
International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
2001- 2018
Certified Birth Doula (CD)
1998 - 2008
Certified Postpartum Doula (PCD)
1999 - 2008
Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainer
1999 - 2007
Accredited Leader and
Attachment Parenting Specialist
2001 - 2012
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