Susan Crimmins

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 30 years of experience working in mental health, trauma, substance use, medical social work, and community-based treatment. Throughout my career, I have worked in hospitals, outpatient settings, and leadership roles supporting adults, young adults, and families facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe therapy should be a safe space where people feel respected, understood, and supported without judgment. I value authenticity, connection, and helping clients build insight, resilience, and meaningful change in their lives.

I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, burnout, self-esteem, addiction and recovery, family dynamics, and stress related to caregiving or professional roles. I also integrate mindfulness, expressive approaches, and strengths-based strategies when helpful.

My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and individualized. I believe that each person’s story, experiences, and strengths are unique, and I work collaboratively with clients to create treatment that feels supportive and meaningful to them.

I draw from several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness-based practices, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic insight, and strengths-based approaches. I also have a strong interest in holistic and integrative healing, including the connection between mind, body, emotions, and relationships.

In therapy, I strive to help clients increase self-awareness, improve coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their own sense of purpose and resilience. I value creating a space where clients feel emotionally safe, empowered, and genuinely heard.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a comfortable, supportive therapeutic relationship. Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental environment where we discuss what is bringing them to therapy, their current concerns, personal history, strengths, and goals for treatment.

I understand that starting therapy can sometimes feel vulnerable or overwhelming, so I approach the first session with compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s pace and comfort level. Together, we will begin identifying what support would be most helpful and create a plan that feels collaborative and realistic.

My goal is for clients to leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and hopeful about the therapeutic process.