Susan J Razavi

Susan J Razavi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with 35 years of experience. She combines psychotherapy and life coaching skills to help people facing anxiety, stress, grief, and major life changes. Her first priority is listening carefully and responding with respect and kindness.

She works with people who have faced trauma or emotional abuse and those coping with relationship strain, caregiver stress, or separation. Eating and food-related issues are listed among her focus areas. Sessions emphasize practical steps and steady emotional support rather than labels.

Susan draws on several approaches to shape treatment for each person. She uses client-centered methods to follow the client's pace, psychodynamic ideas to notice long-standing patterns, and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques are added when useful to manage anxiety and build tolerance for difficult feelings.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She partners with people to set clear, realistic goals and practices that fit daily life. Conversations are tailored to what matters most to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all program.

People who choose her often want a practical path forward and steady emotional support while they rebuild balance after loss, trauma, or major transitions. She encourages small, consistent steps and helps track progress over time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take steps that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around what the person brings, helping build trust and self-direction. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness, which can help with stress and anxiety.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She works collaboratively to learn what matters to the client, then suggests approaches and goals that fit those needs. The plan can shift over time as progress and preferences become clearer.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote work helps keep continuity during life changes while still focusing on steady, practical steps toward their goals.