Susan Brown, PA Psychologist PS008999L, FL Psychologist PY11787

Susan Brown is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania (PA Psychologist PS008999L) and Florida (FL Psychologist PY11787) with 20 years of experience working with individuals and families. She brings combined clinical and organizational experience to her practice, applying tested therapeutic practices to help clients navigate depression, anxiety, and the demands of modern life.

She has particular experience supporting women and girls as they manage competing expectations, and she works with adolescents, parents, and adult children of alcoholics to improve relationships and personal wellbeing. Her approach blends classic talk therapy with structured interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and she also offers life skills coaching when practical, skills-focused work is a better fit.

Susan has deep expertise in body image concerns and eating disorder work, addressing the anxiety and depression that frequently accompany that spectrum of difficulties. She helps clients build a clearer sense of self, strengthen communication and negotiation skills within families, and develop practical plans for goal setting, organization, and progress management. Across therapy and coaching, she emphasizes observable skills and developmental understanding to create more satisfying, sustainable relationships and personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person seeking help, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the pace and goals of treatment. It helps people work through identity questions, relationship concerns, and life transitions by emphasizing empathy and the client’s own resources.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that identifies patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems and provides tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance skills that reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and emotions. It can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and rumination while supporting long-term emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan Brown works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Susan is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations.