Susan Brenner, LCSW

Online Therapy

About Me

When you think about trauma therapy, you probably imagine the typical therapy scene where you talk about your feelings and figure out your childhood. I’m here to offer you something different. It’s called EMDR. And if you’ve been through some stuff (which most of us have), this might be exactly what you need. HERE’S WHY EMDR IS DIFFERENT: Unlike traditional talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) actually rewires how your brain reacts to all the stuff you’ve been carrying. It’s not hypnosis or some weird mind trick. It uses eye movements to stimulate both sides of your brain. In a process that works like REM sleep, this action desensitizes you to painful memories so that you’re no longer triggered in the present. The traumatic memories lose their power. You think about them, but instead of feeling like you’re drowning, it’s like watching an old movie – detached, distant, no longer something that takes over your whole body. MORE GOOD NEWS: You don’t have to sit there and talk about your trauma again and again, reliving it each time. Instead, you’ll focus on a memory as I guide you through the side-to-side eye movements. It sounds like magic, but it’s not. Instead, you're helping your brain naturally heal itself – kind of how a scratch will heal if you just keep it clean and stop aggravating it. And it WORKS. This is a scientifically backed method for giving you RELIEF. Your past has controlled you long enough. EMDR isn’t just about coping. It’s about actually HEALING so that you don’t have to live this way. Ever. Again. Drop the weight and move on lighter… freer… happier. Call or text me at (347) 471-0271, and we’ll get started with your free 15-minute consultation.

Education & Experience

License since 2008 Bachelors degree in Psychology from University of Cincinnati. Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati.

Specialty Area

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance