Susanne Smith, MS, LPC
About Me
You don’t have to minimize your story here. I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD. If you’ve lived through trauma or overwhelming experiences, it’s common to worry that talking about it might feel like too much or bring up more than you feel ready to handle. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy (including EMDR) for people who want support working through what happened in a way that feels steady, contained, and not overwhelming.
My approach is intuitive and adaptive rather than rigid or scripted. That means we focus on what’s actually coming up for you in the moment (anxiety, shutdown, relationship patterns, or emotions that feel hard to name) AND the deeper work. We won’t move faster than your system can handle.
My own journey has deepened my compassion and shaped the way I show up for clients. I know what it’s like to face pain and choose growth, which inspires me to create a safe, real, and non-judgmental space. Many people I work with say that they feel more seen and supported, and start to notice real, lasting shifts in how they relate to themselves and others.
Education & Experience
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. I studied Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University where I received my Master's degree, with distinction awarded.
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicare
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Quest Behavioral Health, Ascension (SmartHealth), Anthem EAP, Carelon Behavioral Health