Dr. Susan Gurvich, LPC

Dr. Susan Gurvich is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience in behavioral health. She has worked in both hospital and outpatient settings and has supported people from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of challenges. Her clinical work emphasizes helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, trauma, caregiver stress, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ and gender-related concerns, grief, and issues related to self-esteem and life transitions.

She approaches therapy with sensitivity, respect, and warmth, getting to know each person as the expert on their own life. Dr. Gurvich believes a strong therapeutic relationship is central to progress and collaborates with clients to set realistic goals and find practical solutions that fit their circumstances. She acknowledges that therapists are also on personal journeys and frames growth as a shared process of learning and adjustment.

Dr. Gurvich offers flexible communication options to meet individual needs, including video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging. She encourages people to choose the format that feels most comfortable and works with them to develop strategies they can use between sessions. Prospective clients who are looking for a respectful, experienced counselor to help navigate life changes and emotional challenges may find her approach supportive and practical.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Susan Gurvich uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as part of her practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress related to life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist listens and reflects so clients can explore their own solutions and build self-understanding - it supports self-esteem, relationship challenges, and grief. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress - it can be especially helpful for emotion regulation and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Gurvich works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors care over time, combining elements from different approaches when that best serves the client's objectives.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by making sessions accessible through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to attend sessions from different locations, accommodate busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide effective, client-centered support that fits modern life.