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Suzanne Dorfman

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Pennsylvania

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Suzanne

I have learned that we are not meant to do this life alone and that we all need help at certain times in our lives. I also know, firsthand, how much courage it takes to reach out for that help. There is a lot of hope that you can feel better and improve the quality of your life. If you ask my clients, they would describe me as helpful and trustworthy. Together we can help you identify the thoughts and behaviors that are negatively impacting you and, we can change them so you can feel better and live the life you want, which includes healthy and loving relationships with yourself and others.

Together we can help you identify the thoughts and behaviors that are negatively impacting you.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Direct
  • Engaging
  • Instructive
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Pennsylvania residents

252 S State Street
Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Hiking, photography, and art.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#PC009035 • Pennsylvania • LPC

Education

MEd - Counseling Psychology, Temple University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Suzanne Dorfman accepts Prime Health, Capital Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Independence Blue Cross, Highmark, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Pennsylvania are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Suzanne Dorfman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Suzanne is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, so clients located in Pennsylvania can book sessions. Suzanne’s Pennsylvania license number is PC009035, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Suzanne Dorfman has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Suzanne’s education and training include MEd - Counseling Psychology, Temple University. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Suzanne is part of that group.

Suzanne Dorfman specializes in Anxiety, Grief, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Suzanne spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Suzanne is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Suzanne Dorfman draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Suzanne’s style is action-oriented, direct, engaging, instructive, and warm. In Suzanne’s words: “Together we can help you identify the thoughts and behaviors that are negatively impacting you.”

Suzanne Dorfman (she/her) offers therapy in English. Suzanne identifies as White.

Suzanne Dorfman offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 252 S State Street in Newtown. Suzanne is licensed in Pennsylvania, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Suzanne Dorfman is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Suzanne will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Suzanne’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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