Kids Heart Counseling, LLC
About
Susan Swayze is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who provides therapeutic services to older children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She has a unique background of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and 2 years of brain research prior to becoming a clinical counselor. This background provides a perspective of understanding the changes in the brain chemistry, brain structure, and emotions which is consistent with current research in the field. She has certificates in DBT and a certificate in Family Trauma. She is also trained in EMDR. She specializes in anxiety/depression, trauma/crisis stabilization, high risk teens, self-harm, family stabilization, and relationship building/issues. Susan has worked in a varied of settings including community mental health, community corrections, private practice, inpatient, and developmental disability service board with co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder.
She has a passion helping individuals that are in need to find peace and grow beyond their struggles. Susan believes that the key to progress in treatment begins with a non-judgmental relationship between the therapist and client. She is committed to creating a safe and comfortable place for individual, couples, and families to work through difficult times.
and to include faith in the treatment process when those involved request it.
Susan enjoys working with individuals and helping them find peace and hope for the future. She finds the greatest satisfaction when clients find their strengths and skills within for success and increase overall life satisfaction
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
All intake paperwork can be downloaded from our website www.kidsheartcounseling.com and brought to the intial appointment. Our practice take most insurances and managed medicaid.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Susan has a MSed in Social Agency Counseling with a Clinical Indorsement. She has been trained in both DBT and EMDR.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Susan works with mainly with teens, young adults, and couples.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Individuals must find a therapist that they are comfortable with and can trust. No one therapist is right for every individual. If after a couple sessions you do not feel comfortable with the therapist, please do not give up treatment, find a therapist whose style and personality is a good fit for you.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Individual should consider what they need from services and what they are willing to work on.