Susan Hammond , LCSW-R

Susan Hammond is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. She also offers support for trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and life transitions. Susan often works with people who are struggling with family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and women's issues.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps, gentle reflection, and building on existing strengths. People leave sessions with clearer options and small, manageable goals to try between meetings.

Susan uses client-centered methods to keep the focus on each person's needs and experience. She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help manage strong emotions and bring attention to the present moment. Those approaches are useful for stress, mood regulation, and making thought patterns easier to notice and change.

Her practice is grounded in years of clinical work in New York and a commitment to steady, calm support. She encourages honest discussion about what has not worked and experiments with new ways of coping. The work is collaborative and paced to match what the individual can handle.

To begin, people are invited to consider small steps and realistic goals. Susan emphasizes compassion for setbacks and practical strategies for moving forward. Her approach aims to make everyday life feel more manageable and meaningful.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's own experience and goals. The therapist listens without judgment, reflects back what is said, and helps people find their own solutions; this approach helps when someone needs support making decisions or building confidence.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up by them. These skills can help with anxiety, stress, mood swings, and moments of overwhelm by offering tools to pause and respond rather than react.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tests methods that fit their life and comfort level. Adjustments happen along the way so the work matches what is most helpful.

Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins, tracking mood, and step-by-step coaching more convenient between longer sessions. Together these options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily routines.