Kyle Suchomel Masters of Social Work

I understand the impact chronic stress can have on our physical health and emotional wellbeing. I believe all of our emotions have useful things to tell us but anxiety can negatively impact our lives when it is chronic and out of our control. Our present anxiety may be informed by earlier life experiences or reflect developmental struggles in our childhood. Our strong emotions can often point us toward areas in our life that need healing or change.

I understand the impact chronic stress can have on our physical health and emotional wellbeing. I believe all of our emotions have useful things to tell us but anxiety can negatively impact our lives when it is chronic and out of our control. Our present anxiety may be informed by earlier life experiences or reflect developmental struggles in our childhood. Our strong emotions can often point us toward areas in our life that need healing or change.

I understand the impact chronic stress can have on our physical health and emotional wellbeing. I believe all of our emotions have useful things to tell us but anxiety can negatively impact our lives when it is chronic and out of our control. Our present anxiety may be informed by earlier life experiences or reflect developmental struggles in our childhood. Our strong emotions can often point us toward areas in our life that need healing or change.

Depression can be debilitating and can leave us feeling hopeless. It can be a polarizing distortion that eclipses positive emotions. Depression can leave us feeling isolated and alone even if we are fortunate enough to have people around us who love us. Therapy can allow for perspective, cultivate understanding, and can be an important source for connection that can facilitate healing.

As a gay man I have a passion for working with the LGBTQ population. I started my career as a lifeline counselor for The Trevor Project a suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ youth. I worked as the Program Manager for the Psychotherapy Center for Gender and Sexuality. Most recently I worked for an LGBTQ Community Health Center for seven years.

Depression can be debilitating and can leave us feeling hopeless. It can be a polarizing distortion that eclipses positive emotions. Depression can leave us feeling isolated and alone even if we are fortunate enough to have people around us who love us. Therapy can allow for perspective, cultivate understanding, and can be an important source for connection that can facilitate healing.

Therapy has become medicalized and our capitalist culture has negatively impacted the field with the emergence of quick fixes and commodities. These products are sold as evidence based treatment even though there is strong evidence that therapy of depth and insight provides more lasting positive outcomes. The human condition is too complex, mysterious, beautiful, and tragic to rely on treatments that only focus on reducing symptoms. We can aim for healing, wisdom, and fulfillment.

I am trained in EMDR by the Parnell Institute. I have found it to be a very useful tool in facilitating the healing of trauma.

Psychodynamic therapy is a therapy of depth and insight. It focuses on the psychological roots of our emotional suffering. It facilitates self reflection and self examination. I believe understanding deeply the story of who we are is essential for healing and growth.

I am trained in EMDR by the Parnell Institute. I have found it to be a very useful tool in facilitating the healing of trauma that I integrate into my practice of humanistic therapy when appropriate.