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Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in Brooklyn, NY
I am a licensed psychotherapist with 42 years of experience providing compassionate care to individuals and couples in Park Slope, Brooklyn. My practice integrates multiple evidence-based modalities including psychoanalytic psychotherapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, meditation, and pet-assisted therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Having personally experienced these therapeutic approaches, I understand their transformative potential in reprocessing traumatic memories and enhancing personal strengths. My practice emphasizes the critical therapeutic relationship, drawing from my own healing journey to foster empathy and inspire growth. I offer both long and short-term therapy tailored to diverse needs, with a commitment to transparency and client-centered care.My published research on countertransference and sensory images demonstrates my dedication to advancing therapeutic techniques. I provide free initial consultations to ensure proper client-therapist alignment and maintain active involvement in professional organizations like the New York Society of Clinical Hypnosis. My approach combines clinical expertise with spiritual awareness to create a safe space for personal transformation. I have successfully helped clients overcome specific phobias, including a documented case of fear of flying featured in The New York Times. My practice remains dedicated to empowering individuals through personalized mental health solutions grounded in decades of professional and personal experience.
Services
Psychotherapy
Hypnotherapy
EMDR Therapy
Meditation
Couple Therapy
Highlights and features
- We have 42 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our multi-disciplinary approach combines proven therapeutic modalities
- Therapist maintains personal experience with all treatment methods
- Published researcher on therapeutic relationship dynamics
- Free initial phone consultation for client-therapist compatibility
What people say
Learned a lot
Destination rather than freaking out
Critical bond
Overcoming fear of flying
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy addresses emotional difficulties through structured therapeutic dialogue. This evidence-based approach helps clients understand unconscious patterns affecting their behavior and relationships. The practice combines traditional psychoanalysis with modern techniques to create personalized treatment plans for lasting change.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy treats trauma and anxiety disorders through guided eye movements. This structured approach helps reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact. Backed by extensive research, EMDR offers rapid symptom relief for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy induces therapeutic trance states to access subconscious resources for behavior change. This evidence-based method enhances self-awareness and facilitates positive suggestions for issues like phobias and habit disorders. The practice combines traditional hypnosis with modern psychological techniques for optimal results.
Meditation
Guided meditation practices cultivate present-moment awareness and stress reduction. These techniques include breath focus, body scans, and visualization exercises tailored to individual needs. Complementary to other therapies, meditation enhances emotional regulation and overall well-being through regular practice.
Couple Therapy
Couples therapy addresses relationship challenges through structured communication techniques. This approach helps partners understand interaction patterns, improve emotional connection, and resolve conflicts. The practice focuses on building mutual understanding and strengthening relational bonds through collaborative therapeutic processes.
People
Susan Lee Bady
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Experienced psychotherapist with 42 years of practice in Brooklyn specializing in EMDR, hypnotherapy, and meditation. Published researcher on therapeutic relationships and former instructor in psycho-spiritual training. Active member of the New York Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate psychoanalytic psychotherapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, meditation, and pet-assisted therapy tailored to individual needs.
How does your experience enhance treatment?
With 42 years of practice and personal experience with all modalities, I offer deep understanding of therapeutic processes.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, I provide free brief phone consultations to discuss your needs and ensure proper fit.
What mental health issues do you treat?
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and phobias.
Are your therapy sessions covered by insurance?
As an LCSW, my services may be covered by mental health insurance plans - check with your provider.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-50 minutes, with flexible scheduling based on client needs.
Reviews (4)
Richard Tuck
May 10, 2019
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Susan is a superb hypnotherapist, psychotherapist and teacher from whom I have worked with and learned a great deal from over the course of many years. I without reservation refer her to anyone seeking psychological assistance from true master.
Judith Boyd
Apr 28, 2019
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Susan Lee Bady is an extremely competent, professional psychotherapist. Her treatment helped me overcome extreme anxiety and claustrophobia. She provided me with exercises which over time provided a means to deal with my problems. With Susan's help I can now live a more fulfilling life.
Chalo Smukler
Apr 03, 2019
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Many words come to mind while trying to describe Susan Bady. Caring, compassionate, and highly intuitive are just a few of them. I reccomend her without resetvations
Vb
Jan 19, 2019
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Susan is a Master intuitive psychotherapist. She is warm, inviting and a knowledge-seeker who embraces a range of alternative skill-sets ranging from hypnosis, EMDR, pet therapy, etc. Anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors or relationship issues will experience a better understanding and solutions. She served in leadership positions as Past President of the NYS of Clinical Hypnosis and also is a consultant, mentor, supervisor and teacher to students and practitioners. For full self-disclosure, she is a colleague but nevertheless, i can vouch that you will undoubtedly feel touched by her healing capacities.
