- 26 years experience
- Parenting support
- Stress and anxiety
About Suzette
Suzette Carnahan is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and life transitions. Suzette works with each person as an individual and treats them as the expert in their own story. She aims to offer steady support as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Suzette emphasizes practical conversation and collaboration during sessions. She listens for strengths and builds on what already helps a person get through tough days. Conversations cover what is happening now and what small changes could make daily life easier. She keeps advice direct and straightforward so people can try new ways of managing between sessions.
Over her career Suzette has supported people through major life shifts and recovery after difficult experiences. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and in making space for a person’s own wisdom. She helps clients break down problems into manageable steps and practices simple tools for coping.
Clients can expect a respectful, calm presence in sessions and a focus on workable strategies. Suzette encourages honest talk about fears, hopes, and practical obstacles. She will work with each person to set realistic goals and to track small gains over time.
Suzette practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make the process clear and approachable so people can begin when they are ready.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Suzette draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and clear problem solving. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing alternative thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try small experiments to change everyday behavior. Another frequent element is trauma-informed care that prioritizes safety, pacing, and rebuilding a sense of control after hard experiences; this helps people regain steadiness and manage strong reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Suzette works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. She encourages feedback about what helps and adjusts strategies as the relationship progresses so therapy stays useful and realistic.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find remote work helps maintain continuity through life changes, while still focusing on practical skills for parenting, stress, and mood management.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Suzette supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses plain, practical conversation and collaboration, focusing on strengths and small, workable changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of professional work experience supporting people through major life shifts and recovery from difficult experiences.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages does she use for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.