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 women/men and their 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.

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

Home visit program for pediatric palliative and hospice care for children with life- 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