Susan Ham

Susan Ham, LMSW, MA, is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with 30 years of experience specializing in helping parents, children, and adolescents navigate their struggles. Her practice is rooted in sincerity, authenticity, and integrity, allowing her to build strong therapeutic relationships. With a Master's Degree in Social Work from The University of Michigan and another Master's Degree from The Johns Hopkins University in Early Childhood Special Education, Susan combines her educational background with a compassionate approach. She recognizes that parents approach each day intending to do their best, often while managing grief, work, and complex relationships alongside their caregiving responsibilities. Children, regardless of their age, can present unique challenges, and Susan offers her expertise along with concrete strategies to address these issues. By gathering background information and discussing the underlying factors contributing to difficulties or challenging behaviors, she helps clients gain understanding and foster thoughtful responses. Together, they create customized plans with clear ideas and choices to effectively address the needs of children, adolescents, parents, as well as issues related to grief, trauma, and medical diagnoses.