In this insightful episode, host Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at her therapy practice. With warmth and candor, Suzanne shares how she approaches her work as a psychotherapist, blending clinical expertise with genuine human connection.

She discusses the foundations of her practice, including the eclectic therapeutic modalities she draws from and how she tailors her methods to meet each client’s unique needs. Suzanne also talks about the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance and how safety, trust, and collaboration are central to the healing process.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what therapy can look like, the kinds of issues she helps clients navigate (from anxiety and depression to life transitions and relationship challenges), and how therapy can be a powerful tool for growth, insight, and long-term change.

Whether you're considering therapy for the first time or are simply curious about how an experienced clinician works, this episode offers thoughtful guidance, personal reflection, and a compassionate look at the therapeutic journey.

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Reflection Questions:

• What stood out to you most about Suzanne’s approach to therapy, and why did it resonate with you?
• Have you ever considered how your own needs or personality might influence the kind of therapist or therapy approach that would work best for you?