“I am not what happened to me.

I am what I choose to become.”

                            – Carl Jung

 

 

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If you do something long enough you find your niche. After twenty years as a therapist, my practice is centered around helping women. Young professionals, navigating the intense demands of the workplace. Women of any age struggling with relationships; romantic, but equally consequential, friends, siblings and parents. Finally, women in transition; divorce, loss of a partner, moving, empty nest and career setbacks.

Therapy is an investment of both time and money and both are scarce resources. What I feel is missing when people avoid therapy because of cost, is context with the rest of their lives. Anxiety and depression (and other problems) affect the core of people’s lives; relationships, happiness and enjoying life’s events, big and small to name a few.

I’m a licensed Psychotherapist in the State of New York which allows me to accept insurance for clients living in the metropolitan area including Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Cigna. Outside of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Vermont, I practice as a “Life Coach” which is typically not covered by insurance.

To check specific insurance eligibility and co-pays please visit  https://care.headway.co/providers/suzanne-goodwin-3

Finding the right therapist is one of the most important factors in successful growth. Perhaps you’ve considered talking to someone. Perhaps you are already in therapy but feel stuck. By visiting my site you have already taken an important step forward.

Areas of Expertise

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Relationships & Intimacy

Finding a path towards acceptance, fulfillment, or conflict resolution can seem challenging when struggling with relationship issues, divorce, or sexual concerns.

Addiction & Compulsive Behavior

If you are struggling with substance abuse, eating disorders, or compulsive tendencies, we will work through unproductive patterns to create lasting change.

Life Transitions & Crisis

Stuck or lost? Many of us go through periods in life where we feel unfulfilled, dissatisfied or confused about what we want or how to move forward with our life or career.

Anxiety & Depression

Using stress management and mindfulness techniques, you can learn how to reduce or overcome your anxiety and depression.

Trauma & Loss

Processing grief, trauma, or anger without appropriate emotional support can be overwhelming. I can work with you to create a safe environment that allows healing.

Parenting

From adolescent health to children with special needs,  I have extensive experience helping families cope with medical and mental health issues.

About Me

The passion I have for helping others crystallized during college. I volunteered at a shelter for abused women, and on the bus rides to and from the center, I would often sit next to a stranger and strike up a conversation. They would open up about their lives and their problems. I got compliments for being easy to talk to, but more importantly I discovered how much I loved to listen. It felt good when I had advice or perspective to offer. But the main thing I learned was how badly people — women at risk, but also everyday people going about their daily lives — need a chance to share and be heard.

I earned a Masters in clinical social work and have treated a variety of complex issues, including eating disorders in youths and adults, teenagers with high-risk behaviors, mental health issues in adults, chronically ill children, and challenging family struggles. These continue to be a part of my practice today. I also help women who suffer from a variety of self-esteem issues, young adults transitioning into more fully mature lives, and couples seeking to repair their relationship.

I offer a great deal of empathy to those who are experiencing turbulence in their life. My own transition from a stay-at-home mom of four, to juggling school, and then a renewed career as a divorced single mom, gives me the insight to better guide others through the process of healing, gaining self-confidence and communications skills, setting a direction, and moving forward.

As a psychotherapist, I have dedicated my life to guiding and supporting others, helping them weather adversity, and find contentment and satisfaction at various stages of their life. I employ my training and experience, but also warmth and compassion, to support each client’s unique situation.

I look forward to learning more about you, and how you might benefit from therapy in these turbulent times.

Get in touch


I work with clients primarily via video chat. I’m happy to arrange an initial consultation at a reduced rate so you can make a more informed decision. 

Suzanne Goodwin, LMSW, LP
[email protected]
(914) 589-6629

My hours:

Monday-Friday, 9:30am – 7pm
Weekends available by appt.

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