Susan Hammond, LCSW-R

Susan Hammond is a licensed clinician with 29 years of professional experience who helps people work through stress, anxiety, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. She approaches each person with respect for their own knowledge of their life story, prioritizing clients as the experts on their experiences while offering guidance and support.

As an LCSW-R, Susan holds a credential as a licensed clinical social worker with a registered license in New York, which reflects long-term clinical practice and specialized training. She emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, helping clients identify the resources they already have and build new coping skills to address what is most difficult in their lives.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Susan sees herself as a steady presence during that process. She provides a warm, supportive environment where people can explore their goals, face challenges, and develop clearer paths forward in partnership with a trusted professional.

Client-centered and mindfulness approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy is a warm, collaborative way of working that focuses on the person's own goals and perspectives. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting clients to make choices that align with their values, which can help with stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to help people respond to difficult thoughts and feelings with greater calm and clarity. These techniques are often useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and managing strong emotions that arise from trauma or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Susan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping people maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities.