- Warm and straightforward
- Focus on relationships
- Goal oriented
About Suzanne
Suzanne Levy is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. She welcomes conversations about relationship strain, family concerns, and life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, and she aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly without pressure to have everything figured out.
Suzanne uses empathy, curiosity, and sometimes humor to ease difficult conversations. She tailors sessions to each person’s needs and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. That means practical steps and gentle reflection, not jargon or pressure to move faster than feels right.
Her nine years of experience inform a steady, outcome-focused approach. Suzanne helps clients work on communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people exploring life purpose, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety, and coping skills for transitions.
Sessions focus on building confidence and clearer relationship patterns. Suzanne aims to help people notice unhelpful habits, practice new ways of relating, and try small steps that add up over time. Outside of work she enjoys animals, art, nature, and reading, and she brings that sense of balance into her practice.
If you want straightforward support for anxiety, relationships, parenting pressures, or changes in life direction, Suzanne offers a friendly, practical approach and will work with you to set clear, realistic goals.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Many clients find clear, evidence-based techniques useful for managing anxiety and changing relationship patterns. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce worry and avoidance. This helps with social anxiety, generalized worry, and self-doubt.Another approach emphasizes practicing new interaction habits and communication skills in small steps. That method helps people notice patterns, try different responses, and build confidence in relationships and family interactions.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Suzanne will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. The plan can change as progress is made and priorities shift.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since current options are not listed here. Many people appreciate online care because it can make scheduling easier, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It also makes it simpler to continue support through transitions and maintain momentum between in-person moments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Suzanne commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, and self-esteem difficulties, along with related areas like communication problems, guilt, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, empathetic, and sometimes humorous. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and adapting the approach to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Suzanne has nine years of experience as a clinician, which she uses to help clients develop coping skills and improve relationship patterns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.