Susie Glad

Susie Glad, LCSW, is a passionate and seasoned psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience promoting therapeutic change across a wide array of issues and age groups. She possesses a special interest and intensive training in various specialty areas, including couples work, ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, depression, seasonal affective disorder, foster/adoption, adolescents, young adults, compulsive eating, parenting, and life transitions. Prior to relocating to California, Susie enriched her expertise in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Tucson, and Seattle, where she delivered therapy to diverse cultural populations. Known for her clinical grounding and keen intuition, she approaches therapy with a direct yet gentle style, firmly believing that helping individuals heal is her life passion. Susie delights in the individuality of each person she works with and commonly integrates the strengthening of support systems within her practice, recognizing the critical role a solid social network plays in healthy psychological functioning. She encourages clients to brainstorm ways to deepen their community connections and invites family and friends into therapy sessions to foster mutual understanding and effect positive change. Over the decades, Susie has trained and consulted with numerous innovators in both traditional and cutting-edge therapy modalities, offering a holistic and practical blend of techniques influenced by these mentors. With empathy, humor, curiosity, and kindness, she is dedicated to her clients' growth and healing, embodying a genuine commitment to their journey in therapy. Susie is ready to facilitate meaningful conversations and transformations.