- Acceptance and commitment
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Susan
Susan J Razavi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) in New York with 35 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also sees concerns tied to attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and isolation.
Her background spans long-term psychotherapy and life coaching. Over decades she has met people dealing with relationship problems, career stress, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma. She uses several approaches to help people notice patterns and find manageable steps forward.
Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical coping skills. She draws from acceptance-based work and mindfulness to help with painful thoughts and overwhelming feelings. Solution-focused methods are used to identify immediate goals and small experiments clients can try between meetings.
Psychodynamic ideas inform attention to past relationships and how they influence present-day reactions. Client-centered listening gives space for each person to describe what matters to them and pick the pace. The result is a mix of reflection and actionable change.
Her style is direct and steady. People can expect straightforward talk about symptoms and choices, teaching of simple skills, and follow-up on progress. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety and avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own perspective, with the therapist listening and reflecting so the client can find their own solutions and pace. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Susan will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and preferences and will try different options to see what helps most. That decision is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, avoid travel time, and try brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. Many people find it easier to practice skills in day-to-day life when sessions fit into their normal routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes listening and practical steps: mindful awareness, acceptance-based approaches, psychodynamic reflection, and goal-oriented techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach working with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.