Susan Elizabeth Gessner, MSW, LCSW, is a highly respected licensed clinical psychotherapist with an impressive 34 years of clinical experience. She is the owner of the Charlotte Center for Balanced Living, where she offers a private practice nestled in the historic Southend area of Charlotte. Susan prides herself on delivering exceptional personalized care within a confidential, supportive, and safe environment. Her treatment philosophy is empathically informed and draws from a broad spectrum of theoretical orientations, allowing her to incorporate a blend of conventional and alternative approaches tailored to the unique needs of each individual client. With a style that is active, practical, and solution-focused, Susan aims to foster personal permanent development. Her expertise encompasses adjustment issues, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, relational challenges, grief, and women's issues. Notably, she possesses specialized expertise in treating eating disorders and trauma. Susan is devoted to creating a respectful, protected, and empowering environment in which clients can successfully regain control of their lives. She earned her education at Tulane University.