- Guilt and shame
- Mindfulness methods
- Solution-focused steps
About Susan
Susan J Razavi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 35 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Susan also lists concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
Susan uses a mix of approaches in her work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness methods, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical next steps as well as understanding patterns that keep people stuck.
In session she listens to what matters most to each person and adjusts the focus accordingly. That might mean naming and shifting unhelpful beliefs, practicing present-moment awareness, or identifying small changes to try between meetings. She also pays attention to how past relationships and losses shape current feelings and behavior.
Susan aims to reduce overwhelming moments by helping people find clearer priorities and doable strategies. She supports people who are coping with divorce, blended family challenges, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Her background includes long experience with trauma and with people managing the effects of disasters and other disruptions.
People who come because of shame or guilt can expect a direct, steady process that balances emotional understanding with concrete coping skills. The work moves at a pace set by the client, with opportunities to practice new responses and reassess what helps most.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to notice painful thoughts without getting hijacked by them. It can help with chronic worry, guilt, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance from the therapist so clients can explore experiences at their own pace; this approach supports self-understanding and building internal resources. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and present-moment practices to reduce reactivity and alleviate overwhelming emotions tied to shame or anxiety.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Susan will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration means checking in on what helps, adjusting focus, and picking practical exercises to try between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow people to practice mindfulness or breathing exercises in everyday settings. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt ACT and mindfulness practices for remote work, using conversation, guided exercises, and short homework tasks to keep progress moving forward.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical exercises. Sessions combine emotional reflection with small, doable steps to try between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach. That background includes helping people after physical trauma and emotional abuse.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. The site booking flow will list any supported formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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