Susan Polese, LMHC, specializes in the empowerment and liberation of female and female-identifying individuals. As a holistic counselor, she utilizes positive psychology to guide clients through difficult emotions, trauma, and stress management, helping them to create the lives they aspire to. In her therapy sessions, clients encounter a nurturing approach that prioritizes healing and empowerment. LGBTQAI+ and non-labeling clients benefit from her strength-based methods, which are grounded in her extensive knowledge as a listed mental health provider through True Colors, Sexual Minority Youth & Family Services in Connecticut. Through meditation, mindfulness, individual and couples therapy, Susan welcomes clients of all genders, non-binary identities, and sexual orientations. Her varied therapeutic modalities include CBT, DBT, and psychotherapy, which, along with art and writing, are woven into sessions to foster relief and happiness. Susan sees the therapeutic relationship as a vital instrument for healing, guiding clients toward personal empowerment and fulfillment. Laughter is also an essential element in her work, promising a light-hearted yet supportive environment as clients navigate life's challenges.