- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Client-centered methods
About Susan
Susan Hammond is an LCSW-R licensed in New York with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, grief, anger, and mood disorders. She also supports people exploring family of origin issues and questions about life purpose and self-love.
She starts by listening to each person's story and noticing strengths already at work. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. She treats clients as the expert on their own life and helps them name patterns that repeat from earlier family roles.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and mindfulness practices. In sessions she uses gentle reflection, focused attention exercises, and real-life problem solving. That can look like practicing simple breathing or noticing thoughts that keep someone stuck, then testing small changes between meetings.
Susan has worked across many settings over three decades and brings steady clinical experience to everyday problems. She pays attention to how family expectations and early relationships shape current choices and moods. She will help clients track what’s changed and what still feels familiar.
People who reach out often want clearer boundaries, less self-criticism, or more direction in their work and relationships. Conversations tend to be straightforward. Goals are concrete and aimed at manageable steps to reduce distress and increase coping skills.
How her client-centered and mindfulness approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what the client brings. The therapist follows the client's pace, helps clarify goals, and uses conversation to surface strengths and recurring family patterns. This approach is often used for self-esteem, relationship issues, and decisions about life purpose.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and grounding exercises. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reduce reactivity to stress. These techniques often support work on anxiety, mood regulation, and coping with difficult memories related to family of origin issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each client to try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That may mean using reflective talk in one session and short mindfulness practices between sessions in another.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins during a workday or after-hours. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to brief problem-focused work or a steadier ongoing plan depending on what the client wants.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, grief, anger, mood disorders, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a quiet, conversational style that centers the client's perspective and looks for practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with about 30 years of experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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