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Dr. Susanne Bifano

Therapist(she, her, hers)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Sometimes words don’t fully capture our experiences or do them justice. My journey into this work began with the discovery that art, music, movement, and other forms of creative expression can communicate the parts of ourselves that language alone cannot reach. These expressions are deeply human and can become powerful pathways to insight, healing, and connection.

My approach to therapy

Therapy asks for honesty, vulnerability, and commitment, but it does not have to focus only on pain. My approach balances depth and growth with humor, curiosity, and discovery. Art therapy is not about being “good” at art; it is about using creativity and reflection to gain insight, process experiences, and foster new perspectives and possibilities.

What you can expect from me

Together, we will explore patterns, relationships, challenges, and goals while strengthening resilience, quieting self-critical thoughts, and developing practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. Our work creates the foundation for deeper self-understanding, greater balance, and lasting growth.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Challenging, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Pratt Institute, PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Touro University Worldwide (TUW)
  • License type
    LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Eating disorders, Family issues, Stress management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Play, Transpersonal, Relational, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Somatic, Psychodynamic, Art Therapy, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English