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As your therapist, I create a space where you can slow down and reconnect with yourself. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in belief that meaningful change begins within. Whether you’re managing anxiety, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or past experiences that still affect you, we move at your pace with practical tools and honest conversation.

My ideal clients are seeking help with relationship boundaries, anxiety and addictive or compulsive behaviors (substances, internet, shopping, gambling, pornography etc). My clients tend to be helping professionals themselves including physicians, therapists, social workers, nurses, educators, clergy and business owners. Together we explore interactions, identify patterns, define personal narratives, and redefine attachment styles. Goals are aimed at increased stability and a more accepting state of being. I hope to provide you with skills that you can start using as soon as the end of our first session.

I have over 13 years of experience in mental health counseling in both inpatient and outpatient treatment. I offer a calm and supportive virtual environment where clients feel heard, understood and challenged. My approach is experiential, IFS and DBT supported, and Attachment informed.

I am a grounded and empathetic therapist who balances active listening with practical, goal-oriented support. I don’t just hold space; I help you build a toolkit for real-life change. My style is intuitive and adaptive, meaning I meet you exactly where you are, whether you need a soft place to land after a difficult week or a structured plan to tackle specific life stressors.

I specialize in supporting those navigating the complexities of identity, family dynamics, and the "growing pains" of adulthood. My focus is on helping you find balance and clarity in a world that often feels overwhelming. Together, we will work to identify your strengths and leverage them to foster a more fulfilling, authentic life.

I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University and have since gained valuable experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings.

I provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care, and draw from several modalities, depending on client needs. I have training in CBT, DBT, EFIT, psychodynamics, and am certified in trauma-focused CBT. I have experience treating a variety of diagnoses, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment issues.

Sometimes life invites us to pause. You might feel the weight of high expectations, catch yourself saying yes when you mean no, notice the restless hum of a mind that won’t settle, or keep moving so fast you never give yourself a moment to slow down. Maybe you notice old patterns such as people pleasing, putting work first, getting caught in draining relationships, using habits or substances to numb out, or wrestling with the restlessness of ADHD. You may even sense that something in your life is ready for a shift, even if you’re not yet sure what it will look like.

Before becoming a therapist I spent years in the fast-paced corporate world of New York City advertising. Stepping away from that hustle and into the work of healing continues to shape how I sit with others.

I am a LCSW with a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University, with five years in private practice and over a decade in the integrative wellness world. I'm also 200-hour yoga teacher certified and a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy facilitator in IRB approved clinical trials. Training in these areas, along with years of yoga and mindfulness practice, has deepened my understanding that mind, body, and spirit are not separate, but part of one whole.

I work with anxious, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent adults, and with people navigating complex trauma, relationship struggles, addiction, career changes, and other significant life transitions. Together we listen beneath the noise. We invite the body to speak, the mind to soften, and the heart and spirit to remember its belonging until what you discover is not something to chase, but the quiet presence of the Self you have always been.

For the most up-to-date availability and to schedule a 15-minute consultation call, please email me at [email protected] or visit www.nofiltertherapist.com.

I value connection and trust. While I aim to provide a safe & encouraging space to share your narrative I also provide feedback & remain engaged in conversation throughout session. I ask that you keep an open mind & give yourself the grace & patience we all deserve throughout this journey.

Taking care of our minds is essential to living healthy, fulfilling lives. Together we can decide what a healthy mind means to you. No man is an island, I am here to help. I look forward to meeting you.

Susan Goodwin is a highly qualified and experienced therapist holding licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). With a passion for helping individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges, Susan brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.