Susan Freitag (she/her)

I specialize in treating PTSD by creating a safe, compassionate space for clients to process and heal from trauma. Using approaches like EMDR, Brainspotting, and other trauma-informed techniques, I guide clients through the challenging journey of understanding their trauma and its effects. My aim is to help individuals regain control, reduce triggers, and ultimately reclaim their peace of mind and sense of safety.

I work with clients experiencing anxiety to help them understand the root causes and develop tools for managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Through evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, I guide clients in identifying patterns of anxiety and building healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to help individuals regain a sense of calm, confidence, and control over their lives.

With clients facing depression, I focus on uncovering underlying triggers and helping them reconnect with meaning and joy in life. I use a combination of CBT, EMDR, and other modalities to help clients shift negative thought patterns and take small, empowering steps toward emotional healing. Together, we work on building resilience, improving self-worth, and finding hope even in the midst of struggle.

I am certified in EMDR and have used it for many years to help clients safely process trauma, reduce emotional reactivity, and reframe negative beliefs. EMDR allows clients to heal deeply without needing to relive every detail of the trauma. It’s especially effective for PTSD, anxiety, and complex trauma.

Trained in Brainspotting, I use this somatic and brain-based technique to access and process stored trauma on a deeper level. It’s a powerful approach for clients who may feel “stuck” or overwhelmed by talk therapy alone. Brainspotting helps bypass the thinking brain and tap into the body’s innate healing ability.

Incorporating therapy animals into sessions helps clients feel more at ease, especially those with anxiety, trauma, or difficulty building trust. I partner with a trained therapy animal to create a comforting, grounded presence in the room, supporting emotional regulation, connection, and healing. This also includes equine therapy!

With clients facing depression, I focus on uncovering underlying triggers and helping them reconnect with meaning and joy in life. I use a combination of CBT, EMDR, and other modalities to help clients shift negative thought patterns and take small, empowering steps toward emotional healing. Together, we work on building resilience, improving self-worth, and finding hope even in the midst of struggle.

I work with clients experiencing anxiety to help them understand the root causes and develop tools for managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Through evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, I guide clients in identifying patterns of anxiety and building healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to help individuals regain a sense of calm, confidence, and control over their lives