Dr. Susan Parente, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, brings an integrative approach to emotional healing, modeling her psychological treatment on the family doctor paradigm. She believes that just as a physician tailors treatment for physical pain, the same level of individualized care is essential for emotional challenges. Dr. Parente expertly explores, assesses, and addresses the unique life issues presented by her patients, fostering knowledge, positivity, and creativity throughout the therapeutic process. Her practice encompasses a wide range of age groups, including preteens, children, teens, adults, and elders. With training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapies, expressive arts, play therapy, trauma-focused therapy, EMDR, mindfulness-based approaches, and family systems therapy, Dr. Parente employs pragmatic and developmentally informed strategies to help clients gain confidence, enhance relationships, and manage distressing emotions. Her strengths-based and supportive therapeutic approach positions her as an emotional ally and advocate, dedicated to promoting self-awareness, healing, resilience, and personal growth for her patients and their families.