About Sue
I tend to be relaxed and calm, and am good at helping others to find a sense of calmness in their own lives. I understand that clients are people, not sets of symptoms. Because of this I will work hard to minimize the anxiety that you may have about coming to therapy. I won't ask you to tell me your whole life story the first time that we meet. Instead my aim is to build a collaborative, supportive relationship that will support you along your journey.
I have a very gentle and laid back personality that tends to put people at ease. I think of this work as sacred, and treat each person I meet with respect, dignity and honesty. I often find myself in awe that I get to walk with people so closely as they journey through life.
I understand people from a wholistic perspective, meaning that a person's thoughts, physical health, emotions, relationships, history, self care activities, and spirit all combine to make a whole person. Because of this, I often explore many of these areas in my work with people.
In addition to working with those who have anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems, I enjoy helping people learn to thrive after experiencing abuse or other traumatic events, or are feeling the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My primary area of research has always been trauma, and understanding how people thrive after traumatic experiences.
I also proudly serve the LGBTQ community and have extensive experience working with gender and transition related issues. I work with college students and adults.
My work is informed by many different approaches because I believe that each of us is a unique individual. I do believe strongly in the mind/body connection, and therefore have found some techniques that go beyond traditional talk therapy. These include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and meditation. These can be woven into regular talk therapy sessions to help you reduce physical tension and anxiety, and gain integration between the logical, emotional, and physical aspects of your existence. These approaches are very useful for increasing inner resources, achieving optimal performance, and gaining confidence and consistency in the things that are important to you.
In addition to my private practice, I am contracted as a Trauma Specialist with the District Attorney’s office, where I provide services to crime victims.
Education and Experience
PhD in Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University, 2001
MA in Psychology, Southern Illinois University, 1998
BA in Human Development, UW-Green Bay, 1996
Licensed Psychologist, WI Lic #2388
PSYPACT Authorization #4799
EMDR Level II Certified, 2003
Private Practice from 2002 to present
Trauma Specialist for Dane County District Attorney's Office from 2002 to present
Office of Crime Victim Services, Department of Justice from 2018 to 2022
Staff Psychologist, UW-Madison 2000-2005
I have a very gentle and laid back personality that tends to put people at ease. I think of this work as sacred, and treat each person I meet with respect, dignity and honesty. I often find myself in awe that I get to walk with people so closely as they journey through life.
I understand people from a wholistic perspective, meaning that a person's thoughts, physical health, emotions, relationships, history, self care activities, and spirit all combine to make a whole person. Because of this, I often explore many of these areas in my work with people.
In addition to working with those who have anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems, I enjoy helping people learn to thrive after experiencing abuse or other traumatic events, or are feeling the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My primary area of research has always been trauma, and understanding how people thrive after traumatic experiences.
I also proudly serve the LGBTQ community and have extensive experience working with gender and transition related issues. I work with college students and adults.
My work is informed by many different approaches because I believe that each of us is a unique individual. I do believe strongly in the mind/body connection, and therefore have found some techniques that go beyond traditional talk therapy. These include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and meditation. These can be woven into regular talk therapy sessions to help you reduce physical tension and anxiety, and gain integration between the logical, emotional, and physical aspects of your existence. These approaches are very useful for increasing inner resources, achieving optimal performance, and gaining confidence and consistency in the things that are important to you.
In addition to my private practice, I am contracted as a Trauma Specialist with the District Attorney’s office, where I provide services to crime victims.
Education and Experience
PhD in Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University, 2001
MA in Psychology, Southern Illinois University, 1998
BA in Human Development, UW-Green Bay, 1996
Licensed Psychologist, WI Lic #2388
PSYPACT Authorization #4799
EMDR Level II Certified, 2003
Private Practice from 2002 to present
Trauma Specialist for Dane County District Attorney's Office from 2002 to present
Office of Crime Victim Services, Department of Justice from 2018 to 2022
Staff Psychologist, UW-Madison 2000-2005
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