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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Life transitions
About Susan
LCSW-R in New York with 30 years of clinical experience, Susan Hammond focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice what matters and take manageable steps forward. Sessions are grounded in practical conversation and steady presence rather than jargon.
Susan starts by listening to the immediate problem and what the person values. She treats the client as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions often include straightforward skills for managing stress and mood, plus reflective conversation about choices and next steps.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes understanding a person’s perspective and working at their pace. Mindfulness Therapy methods are used to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Together these methods are used to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.
Over three decades of practice have included work with mood disorders and life transitions. Susan pays attention to family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions of life purpose. She also addresses concerns commonly raised by women about self-love and role expectations.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the client’s comfort. The focus is practical: clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better coping with change. Prospective clients in New York should confirm current session options before booking.
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How her approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding a person’s point of view and following their pacing. In an online setting this looks like the therapist asking open questions, reflecting what she hears, and helping the client choose which issues to tackle first. It suits people who want a conversational, nondirective process.Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices and ways to notice thoughts and feelings without reacting. Online sessions can include guided mindfulness exercises and discussion about using those skills between meetings. This approach is often useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood swings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Susan collaborates with each person to decide whether client-centered conversation, mindfulness practice, or a combination fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions make regular attendance simpler while keeping the focus on practical coping and clearer thinking.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Susan supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy and focuses on listening, practical conversation, and building on a person’s existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with mood and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
Susan holds an LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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