Suzette Carnahan, LCSW-R - Therapist in New York

About Suzette

Suzette Carnahan is a licensed social worker in New York with 26 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and major life changes. She approaches each person as the expert in their own story and looks for strengths to build on.

Asking for help is a big step, and she aims to offer steady, practical support throughout the process. In sessions she focuses on clear, usable steps rather than long explanations.

Background and approach

Conversations are straightforward and geared toward solving immediate problems as well as understanding patterns that cause recurring strain. She listens first, then offers tools that fit the situation and the family's routines. Her style is collaborative and respectful.

She helps people set small goals and practices to reduce overwhelm. Over time those small changes add up to more confidence and steadier coping. Suzette draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and depression.

She tailors those methods to each person's needs and pace, and adjusts when something is not working. Sessions can be scheduled to fit busy family lives and changing needs. She works in English and provides multiple online session formats to make ongoing care more manageable for parents and caregivers.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Suzette uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and healing from trauma. One approach emphasizes stabilizing responses to stress and trauma through grounding and coping practices that reduce overwhelm in the moment. Another approach focuses on managing anxiety and depression with structured strategies like activity planning and problem-solving to break cycles of avoidance and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. She works together with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and daily life. If something does not work, she adjusts the plan so the work feels useful and manageable rather than burdensome.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy family schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations, phone sessions can be easier on hectic days, and live chat or text messaging support shorter check-ins and reminders between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep up with regular care while juggling parenting and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Suzette supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then offers practical steps and small goals to reduce overwhelm.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 26 years of professional work experience in the mental health field.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York. The license number is NY LCSW-R 063293.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are appointments scheduled and what are the costs?

Clients start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience: 26 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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