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Susan Peterson LICSW

Easthampton

Summary

Dedicated Clinical Social Worker with expertise in psychodynamic therapy, trauma-informed care, and collaboration. Proven ability to develop impactful treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Social Worker

Private Practice
Easthampton
01.2016 - Current

I work with adults in individual therapy. I use psychodynamic and interpersonal processes to help my patients grow and heal. Although most of my professional experience has been in-person therapy, I became proficient in working effectively online during the COVID epidemic.

Outpatient Therapist

Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke
04.1987 - 01.2016
  • Conducted individual therapy sessions for diverse patient populations.
  • Developed treatment plans based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify needs and strengths of clients.
  • in addition to my primary skills in psychodynamic therapy, I utilized evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the delivery of therapeutic services.

Outpatient Therapist

ServiceNet Inc. Northampton Outpatient Clinic
Northampton
02.1991 - 03.1997
  • Facilitated individual therapy sessions for diverse adult patient populations, addressing unique needs and promoting mental well-being.
  • Created tailored treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments and diagnoses to guide therapeutic interventions.
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify needs and strengths of clients.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and effective patient care across various treatment modalities.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Smith College School For Social Work
Northampton, MA
08-1990

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
06-1978

Skills

I am skilled at working in individual therapy with persons experiencing difficulties associated with personality structure, residual effects of trauma and loss, depression and anxiety

Timeline

Clinical Social Worker

Private Practice
01.2016 - Current

Outpatient Therapist

ServiceNet Inc. Northampton Outpatient Clinic
02.1991 - 03.1997

Outpatient Therapist

Holyoke Medical Center
04.1987 - 01.2016

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Smith College School For Social Work

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Wellesley College
Susan Peterson LICSW