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Susan Epstein

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I'm Susan Paulson Epstein, LCSW, in CT with over 30 years of experience, specializing in supporting parents dealing with their children’s challenging behaviors. Alongside my work in family dynamics, trauma, anxiety, and depression, I offer a practical and compassionate approach that blends evidence-based strategies with mindfulness to foster resilience and insight. I’m also the author of Over 60 Techniques, Activities & Worksheets for Challenging Children & Adolescents,

A bit about my approach to therapy

I typically work with adults and parents who are navigating complex challenges related to family dynamics, parenting, and personal well-being. Many of my clients face issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD, and I have a specialty in supporting parents dealing with their children's challenging behaviors.

What you can expect from our first session

My journey to becoming a therapist started with a deep fascination with human behavior and an early desire to help others find clarity and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. With a background in sociology and a personal interest in family dynamics, I saw how impactful the right support could be for people struggling with difficult circumstances.


Susan's style is

Creative
Solution-oriented
Warm

Insurance carriers Susan accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Susan

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of California, Berkeley
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: OCD, Stress, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, and Women's Issues
Modalities: Structural Family, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Brief Dynamic