Susan Farber provides psychotherapy to adults, teens, couples, athletes, students, caregivers and families. She offers support groups for care-givers and individuals with brain injury, stroke, and chronic pain. These groups are psycho-educationally based and focus on adjustment issues and coping strategies. Susan’s unique clinical training and work experience has led to the following specializations:

Life Transitions

Marriage

Divorce/Break -Up

Career Change

Retirement

Leaving Home

Adolescence

Caregiver Issues

Anger, Resentment, Conflictual Feelings

Depression

Role Changes

Bereavement/Loss

Stress/Burnout

Brain Injury/Stroke/Disabilities

Coping with physical and cognitive deficits

Loss of sense of self, life purpose/meaning

Alienation/Isolation

Acceptance of Self/Help

Transitioning from Injury to Wellness

Chronic Pain

Struggle between Independence/Dependence

Relationship Issues

Dating/sex/intimacy

Trust

Communication Issues

Problem Solving

Fair Fighting

Family Conflict

Athletic Performance/Enhancement

Self-limiting Beliefs

Emotional Resiliency

Mental Toughness

Fear/Anxiety/Stress

Injury Recovery

Eating Disorders

Substance Abuse/Recovery

Alcohol

Marijuana

Methamphetamine

Opiates

Co-dependency issues

Relapse Prevention

Depression/Anxiety

Chronic Pain

Back and Neck Pain

Migraine/Tension Headaches

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

TMJ (jaw pain)

Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS)

Chemical Dependency Issues

Depression, Anger, Loss, Grief

In addition to psychotherapy services, Susan provides assistance with management of health care issues. Many people, up until their medical condition, lead fairly healthy lives and rarely need to see a physician. After a stroke, for example, that can drastically change. All of a sudden, the patient and their caregiver are bombarded by a myriad of doctor’s appointments and insurance issues. This situation can feel intimidating, overwhelming, and confusing. Years as a case manager has taught her how to maneuver successfully through the health care system utilizing her extensive knowledge of community resources.