Susan J RazaviLCSW-R

Susan J Razavi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with 35 years of experience. She offers calm, steady support to people dealing with major life stress and emotional upheaval. Susan listens closely and treats each person with respect and sensitivity.

Her background includes long work with anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and problems around communication and control. Many people have come to her after painful events or during transitions in their lives.

Susan’s approach mixes several ways of working together so therapy fits the person in front of her. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. She uses client-centered listening and psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns that influence feelings and behavior. Solution-focused conversations help set practical steps for change.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Susan helps clients name what matters, build coping tools, and try small changes between sessions. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on clear, respectful conversation.

People who are overwhelmed by stress, dealing with loss, or navigating big life shifts may find this approach useful. If someone is ready to take a first step toward change, Susan offers steady guidance and practical coaching along the way.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Susan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps toward what matters. ACT often helps with anxiety, stress, and uncertainty by focusing on actions linked to personal goals.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which centers on listening, empathy, and the person’s own experience. This approach can help people feel heard and develop trust in the therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right style is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each person to choose which approach or combination feels most useful based on needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so adjustments can be made together.

The therapist’s profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining continuity during life changes, while still focusing on practical steps and emotional processing.