Susan Greenberg, LCSW

Psychotherapist – Psychoanalyst

About Susan Greenberg, LCSW-R

20 Years Clinical Experience
3 Post Graduate Trainings
8 Years Providing Clinical Supervision

Susan Greenberg, LCSW-R is a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Mount Kisco, NY. Susan received her Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. She attained a Post-Graduate Certification in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) in Manhattan. She is an Affiliate at the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy (WCSPP) and graduated from WSCPP’s Supervisor Training Program. Currently, Susan is a Faculty member and Clinical Supervisor for NIP’s training candidates and provides supervision to seasoned clinical professionals.

In her private practice, Susan works with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and traumatic histories. In addition, she specializes in working with new mothers, focusing on the stress and challenges associated with motherhood. Susan also has expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals who have a family member who is diagnosed with mental retardation/developmental disability, as well as individuals with a family member diagnosed with a mental illness.

Prior to starting her private practice in 2004, Susan served as a staff therapist at several social services organizations. These experiences provide the foundation for Susan’s clinical expertise. As a member of a crisis intervention team Susan provided psychotherapy and support services to families who had a family member diagnosed with a developmental disability. As a clinician at a psychiatric rehabilitation program serving adults diagnosed with a mental illness, Susan helped these individuals understand and cope with their mental illness. She also assisted them in setting and achieving educational, occupation and socialization goals. Susan has worked extensively with adolescents in residential placement, where she provided individual psychotherapy focused on depression, social anxiety, past abuse and traumatic experiences.

Susan Greenberg

“I strive to understand an individual’s unique life experience. I provide a safe, supportive and empathic atmosphere that allows an individual to explore and understand their inner experiences and struggles.”

Clinical Approach

The clinical process is a partnership in which Susan assists people with:

Reflection

Developing the capacity to reflect and be curious about one’s feelings, thoughts and behaviors. The capacity to reflect allows one to be in control in their life and relationships.

Triggers

Understanding triggers to anxiety and panic is an essential part of alleviating uncomfortable feelings. The symptoms of anxiety and panic can be maladaptive ways of coping with difficult situations. Finding other ways to soothe oneself during these difficult moments is essential for easing acute anxiety.

Insight

Developing insight into one’s feelings, thoughts and behaviors. This allows one to gain a greater understanding of who they are and the life choices they make.

Self-Esteem

Improving one’s self-esteem and self-worth is a vital aspect of living a happier, more satisfying life. Understanding the many parts of oneself and gaining more acceptance of these aspects can be quite rewarding.

Relationships

Developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Feeling more fulfilled in one’s relationships occurs when we feel better about ourselves and learn more effective ways to interact with others.

Therapeutic Specialties

General

Susan provides both long-term and short-term psychotherapy. She specializes in helping people resolve a multitude of symptoms and life problems such as:

  • Depression, Anxiety & Panic
  • Eating Disorders & Body Issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Parenting struggles
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Compulsions & Addictions
  • Gender Identity & Sexuality
Maternal Mental Health

Being a new mother can be one of the most exciting, joyful and meaningful experiences in life. However, many mothers also feel stress, loneliness, anxiety and confusion.

  • Post-partum depression and anxiety
    Marital relationships and co-parenting
    How your own upbringing impacts your family
    Return to work or stay home
    Body issues
Disabilities
Susan also has expertise in providing psychotherapy to individuals who have a family member who is diagnosed with mental retardation, developmental disability, as well as individuals with a family member diagnosed with a mental illness.

Clinical Supervision

Susan completed a Supervisor Training Program at the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy (WCSPP). She provides Clinical Consultation to practicing psychotherapists and tailors her approach to the goals and needs of each therapist. Susan is a Faculty member and Clinical Supervisor for the National Institutes for the Psychotherapies (NIP), providing supervision to their Psychoanalytic Training Candidate.

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