MEET SUSANNE NAVAS

Hi, I’m Susanne, a Resident in Counseling with over 15 years of working with youth and adults as a wellness professional, helping individuals, families, and groups feel more connected, empowered, and healthier. My specialties include PTSD/trauma, anger management, substance and behavioral addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, grief, life transitions. My approach is compassionate, solution-focused, and supportive while challenging you as I walk alongside you on your path toward growth.

 

I believe in addressing the whole person, as wellness and healing incorporate the body as much as the mind. My approach incorporates Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness techniques. Lifestyle approaches are also incorporated into treatment (exercise, nutrition, sleep habits, etc.). When I am working with young people, I maintain a collaborative approach with parents, as parents know their children best, and must be part of the change. If you wish to incorporate spirituality or religion in our work, I welcome and encourage this.

 

My degrees include a M.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (The College of William & Mary), a M.A. in International Affairs (American University), a B.A. in French (Rutgers University). I hold various yoga certifications including Yoga RYT 200 and Yoga for Sobriety, and am a Certified Life Purpose and Career Coach as well as Certified Recovery Coach. I am fluent in Spanish and French. Outside of work, I enjoy running, lifting weights, yoga, travel, reading, listening to podcasts, and hanging out with my family and dogs.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE:​

• Anxiety/depression

• Eating disorders/Addiction

• Mind/body integrated approach