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Susanna ShapiroLCSW

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I am passionate about helping people of all cultures and backgrounds overcome obstacles and achieve fulfilling lives. I provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and specialize in supporting couples on the brink with an active, relational approach. I bring curiosity, humor, and love into the therapy space, guiding clients through serious work that can also be fascinating and fun. My training in structural family therapy and neurobiology of trauma helps clients move beyond harmful patterns toward their goals.

About Susanna

Location

Virtual, Washington, DC

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket)

Communication Style

Authentic, Challenging, Energetic, Engaging, Humorous

Focus areas

ADHD, Addiction, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Immigration, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Premarital Counseling, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Black community, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, Latine Community

Years of Experience

8+

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I bring curiosity, humor, and love into the therapy space, guiding clients through serious work that can also be fascinating and fun.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Maryland

Interests

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my twin boys, exploring hiking trails, doing yoga, and reading or studying ancient texts.