Susan E Beren

We have all acquired ways of coping that get in the way of our development, and manifest as emotional pain, such as anxiety and depression. I work with clients to identify and reduce these painful symptoms. Clients are then freer to use their energy in pursuit of their goals. In my private practice, I work with young, midlife, and older adults. I develop a safe and collaborative relationship with clients. In that context, I do short and long-term psychotherapy and train clients to use specific protocols to modify symptoms that are in the way of personal and professional functioning. My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma. To reduce the symptoms related to those issues, I train clients to use specific cognitive and behavioral tools. I also work with more general issues, such as relationship difficulties, sexuality and sexual orientation, and life transitions. Although I am not on any insurance panels, I have a sliding scale for those who need it. In