Therapist in Rochester, NY
Therapy Services for Creatives and Couples Who Want More Authenticity and Connection in Their Lives.
You may be sorting through relationship shifts, communication problems, creative blocks, family tension, or difficulty processing past traumatic events. Therapy offers a space to slow down, explore what’s coming up, and express your thoughts and feelings freely. As a licensed mental health professional, I work with people who want more depth and honesty in their lives—whether that’s in a relationship, within themselves, or in how they move through the world. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or just ready for something to shift. In our therapy sessions, we’ll take things at your pace.
Compassionate Therapy in Rochester, NY
I offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy for people navigating religious trauma, relationship problems, anxiety, and perinatal mental health struggles. My approach is collaborative, drawing from training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for space to deeply explore your thoughts and feelings, I offer a judgment-free space to explore what’s coming up.
Empathetic Counseling in Rochester, NY
Reconnect with Yourself, Each Other, and the Good Earth We Live On.
therapy for creatives
Overcome anxiety and self-doubt, heal from broken relationships or trauma in your past, learn how to bring your best self to relationships, and become who you truly are. Find your way back to creativity and joy.
couples therapy
Heal from past trauma or affairs, learn how to communicate effectively and compromise, deepen your emotional intimacy, and rediscover why you chose each other. Good Earth Counseling provides affirming counseling for neurodiverse couples, LGBTQI couples, and multicultural couples.
speaking and consulting
Learn more about training, speaking, and clinical consultation in couples therapy and religious trauma, as well as coaching for private practice development. Presentations and consultations are grounded in lived experience, evidence-based approaches, and a collaborative spirit.
religious trauma
Find clarity as you explore the uncertainty of a new beginning or heal from past experiences in high-control religion. I offer consultation and therapy for family and friends of individuals who have joined or recently left religious cults, high-demand groups, or controlling communities.
perinatal mental health
Pregnancy and new parenthood can stir up a whirlwind of emotions, some expected, others more surprising. I’m here to offer gentle, affirming support for both individuals and couples through pregnancy, postpartum, and all the tender in-between moments. Together, we’ll move at your pace as you find steadiness, clarity, and a deeper trust in yourself.
hi, i'm susanna
Licensed Therapist in Rochester, NY
I’m a licensed mental health counselor + musician who loves working with people on their journeys to healthier relationships and becoming their most authentic selves. Trees, books, stringed instruments, and meditating outside make me really happy.
In our work together, I want to help you tap into your own creativity and inner wisdom while also helping you develop skills to live a purposeful life, strengthen your relationships, and reach your goals as a couple or an individual.
I value working with clients from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. My practice is LGBTQI affirming and anti-racist. Puedo hablar contigo un poco de español, pero no puedo hablar con fluencia.
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10 Signs you Have Religious Trauma
(or have survived spiritual abuse, a cult, or high-control group)
Religious trauma is the pain that's caused by experiencing groups or individuals who abuse their power in a religious context to gain power and control instead of creating more love in the world. Whether you grew up in an authoritarian group or joined as an adult, you may be experiencing the effects of religious trauma.
This free list will help you understand the signs and symptoms of religious trauma.
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