What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I recently had the privilege of working with Dr. Adams and can't speak highly enough of her expertise and compassion. She possesses a rare gift for active listening, creating a safe space where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and emotions without judgment. She has a remarkable ability to tailor her approach to suit individual needs, ensuring that every session feels personalized and effective. Her guidance has been instrumental in helping me overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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MTMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Suzanne Adams
Focus areas
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gestalt Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Creative Arts Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Art Therapy
Compassion Focused
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Suzanne Adams
Current Openings: Tuesdays at 2pm PT/5pm ET or Thursdays at 8:30am PT/11:30am ET
Everyone deserves a safe space to be brutally honest, and that's not always available to us in our everyday relationships. I believe the therapeutic space should provide you with an open, receptive, and calming environment to explore parts of ourselves that have been previously unknown, unconscious, hidden, or unacknowledged. It is also a space to vent, process, heal, grow, and challenge yourself. I don't necessarily believe that therapy is always about healing what's broken or becoming a "better" you, but it can be about becoming the truest version of yourself.
By nature, I am a grounded person who approaches our time together with honor, humor, and—above all—hope. Clients I work with have described me as deeply grounded and generous of spirit. I create meaningful conversations for you to explore whatever feels poignant. I am calming, creative, curious, humorous, open-minded, and accepting of whatever you bring into our work together.
I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Psychology from Sofia University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Moravian University. This educational background informs my approach and commitment to supporting you on your journey.
What should a new client know about working with you?
When beginning our work together, I prefer to meet weekly as this helps us to more quickly establish a positive rapport with one another and also helps us to gain traction on the issues at hand. Often folks can feel as though things get worse before they get better; this is because we are finally shining a light on topics that have been previously ignored or left unexamined. Depending on one's openness and willingness, progress will be just around the corner.
I have education and extensive training in using transpersonal, humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, and Jungian frameworks. I also have expertise in body-oriented interventions, such as somatic process work and somatic trauma recovery. As a trained clinician in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), I incorporate this modality based on your interests & specific needs. Gestalt techniques and Parts Work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and harm reduction are also tools I use in treatment. Based on your interests, I also incorporate creative expression, such as narrative therapy and art therapy based techniques. Generally, I find mindfulness practices, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), to be highly effective.
I love to give clients homework in between sessions since healing doesn't just occur during 50 minutes a week. Change happens in the in between. These will be experiential or reflective practices to bolster the work we do together in session and give you a chance to experiment or exercise with new skills or perspectives.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our first session would focus on building rapport with each other and discussing your personal background. This gives me a foundational place to understand you, where I can then identify patterns or themes that might inform our work in the future. Ongoing sessions will be led largely by you and your needs; there may be instances in which I take the lead in order explore a specific area of curiosity or interest to our work.
I utilize an eclectic set of modalities that will be tailored to meet your needs. I will also follow up on homework exercises to see what works, what doesn't, and what adjustments we need to make.
We will reassess our goals and your progress periodically throughout our work together to ensure we are on the best path for you.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $220 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $220 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
I accept Aetna of California and utilize Headway to verify insurance and process payments.
For private pay clients, you will pay for sessions out-of-pocket. At the end of the month, I will provide you with a superbill, or invoice, that you will submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Many insurance companies reimburse at 70-80% for out-of-network providers. You're also welcome to use your HSA or FSA benefits!
If financial hardship is prohibiting you from accessing care, I do provide sliding scale rates based on income and financial circumstances. Sliding scale spots are limited.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Sofia University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Sofia University, Master's in Psychology
- Moravian University (Bachelor's)
Awards and publications
- Professional Achievement Award
NPI number
1588859987
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I recently had the privilege of working with Dr. Adams and can't speak highly enough of her expertise and compassion. She possesses a rare gift for active listening, creating a safe space where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and emotions without judgment. She has a remarkable ability to tailor her approach to suit individual needs, ensuring that every session feels personalized and effective. Her guidance has been instrumental in helping me overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
More than 1 year agoMT
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Is Dr. Suzanne Adams accepting new patients?
Dr. Suzanne Adams generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Adams's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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What practice does Dr. Suzanne Adams work with?
Dr. Suzanne Adams works with Suzanne M. Adams, PhD.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Suzanne Adams?
Dr. Suzanne Adams frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Suzanne Adams on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Suzanne Adams speak?
Dr. Suzanne Adams speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Suzanne Adams in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Suzanne Adams. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.