Susan Ruth Anderson

Education & Experience

Masters in Social Work, University of Minnesota School of Social Work, 1988 Master of Arts, Pastoral Counseling, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1982 BA in Sociology, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, 1980 Certificate in Animals and Human Health: Animal-Assisted Therapy, University of Denver, 2012 29 years of experience as a therapist to children, teens and adults

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Volunteer with Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership program Volunteer with Partners Mentoring Youth Board member of Estes Valley Crisis Advocates, current Colorado House Rabbit Society, volunteer, current

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth

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