Susan Schwendener

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues for individuals and couples. I also help adults cope with and recover from work stress and bullying, and recovery from narcissistic abuse.

I use Integrative Systems Theory, which includes partnering cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT, DBT), trauma-focused therapies that focus on releasing trauma from our bodies (mindfulness, imaginal exposure therapies), and family systems treatments.

My perspective in couple’s therapy is to help build the partners’ respect and appreciation of each other first while learning skills to better resolve conflict. I offer Gottman Couples Therapy, which helps couples learn communication skills and reinvigorate their original friendships.

We will work in a calm, nonjudgmental way to help you use your innate strengths and skills, and to build new practices that work for you.