Hi, I'm Suzanne!
I specialize in somatic and yoga therapy and support people of all genders, with a particular focus on women across life transitions—including perinatal, motherhood, perimenopause, and menopause—as well as survivors of sexual trauma. Using a relational approach, I integrate EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, yoga therapy, somatic work, IFS (parts work), and attachment theory to support healing in both body and mind. I also work with couples, integrating the Gottman Method, emotionally focused therapy, and sex therapy.
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Having lived in Austin for over 20 years, I bring my experience as a social worker, mother, special education teacher, and yoga teacher, embodying a gentle yet grounded presence. I help clients develop self-compassion, build healthy boundaries, and strengthen connection and relationships
How I Help
In our work together, I will draw from various therapeutic approaches including somatic therapy, parts therapy, attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as focus on codependency, boundaries work, the whole-brain child, Conscious Discipline, non-violent communication, and radical acceptance. My goal as a therapist is to instill self-compassion and self-acceptance and to guide you on your own path to healing by connecting and integrating the emotional body with the physical body. We will work together to create a safe, accepting space and trusting therapeutic relationship which allows you to sit with and uncover traumas, attachment styles, and previously held unconscious beliefs and stories that no longer serve you. You are whole and inherently possess all you need to be well. Our journey together will reflect your own unique journey of creating a life you do not need to escape from.
Client Focus
Theoretical Background
Somatic Work
Parts Work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Strengths Based
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness & Acceptance
Self-Compassion
Attachment Theory
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Areas of Expertise
Codependency
Relationship Dynamics
Holistic Mental Health
Neurodivergence
Women's Issues
Communication
PTSD & Trauma
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Adolescents and Teens
College- Aged Individuals
Adults
Individual Therapy
Parent Coaching
Couples Counseling
Education
BSW, The University of Texas at Austin
MSSW, The University of Texas at Austin
Rates
Individuals: $150/ session
Couples: $180/ session
Yoga Therapy: $200/ 90-minute session
Limited Sliding Scale Availability Upon Request
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More About Me
I am a licensed master level social worker (LMSW) working as a psychotherapist in Austin, Texas under the clinical supervision of Grace Dowd, LCSW-S. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Masters in Social Work and have lived in Austin over 20 years and lived abroad as well. I have a decade of experience as a special education teacher/coordinator and am a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) with over 6 years of teaching experience including restorative yoga, prenatal yoga, children’s yoga, Iyengar yoga, and Viniyoga. Most importantly I am a mom to my 2 teenage sons and my rescue pup.