Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, loss of a loved one, self esteem issues, anxiety or depression, Susan will listen with warmth and compassion, offering support, guidance and problem solving. From a humanistic social work perspective, informed by object relations theory and essential aspects, she provides a guided process of deep inquiry which can increase understanding of underlying issues that hold you back. This process can help you do what is necessary and realize the capacity to reach your full potential. With over twenty years experience in community mental health, hospitals, an employee assistance program and private practice, she likes helping individuals and couples with their relationships. Since finding the right fit with a good therapist takes time, call with questions.

I specialize in play therapy with an emphasis on grief, loss and single parent and grandparent families. Therapy is a place for children to feel safe exploring and processing feelings which are challenging for them. We work to integrate the feelings to turn obstacles into opportunity. Call for a FREE 30 minute consultation!

I work with parents whose adult children are estranged from them. Some have been completely out of touch for years, some are in contact regularly but with unsatisfying outcomes, and many more fall somewhere in between.

Some of my clients' children are in their 20s, others are much older. The estrangement may be a new development, it may be long-standing, or somewhere in between.

Whatever the details, estrangement of adult children can be an extremely painful and complicated experience for parents. I offer hope, tools, and emotional healing for parents in this situation.

I'm licensed in both Colorado and Oregon (C2577), and am a Distance Credentialed Counselor. I offer sessions online and by phone, as well as in person.

As an experienced organizational trainer, I also offer assertiveness training to companies and groups.