Susan Gartenberg, M.Ed, LPC, NCC, RPT

I have always believed that children are pure potential. Our job, as the adults in their lives, is to help unleash that potential by being present, caring, and affirming. For as long as I can remember I wanted to work with children in a therapeutic way. While raising four daughters I went back to graduate school and became both a school counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). As I continue to learn and grow professionally I remain in awe of the resiliency of children - what they are capable of being and becoming. I also believe that behavior doesn’t necessarily define a person. For children, in particular, it is a way of communicating.

I use Play Therapy as the cornerstone of my practice. Incorporating both Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused techniques.

I maintain a collaborative approach by meeting with parents and caregivers after every four to six visits I have with their child. I am also available for weekly parent and caregiver sessions, offering support and coaching as needed.

Please call to inquire about my fee structure. All situations are unique and I want to make sure your child is being cared for in the best way possible. At this time I do not take insurance. Private pay offers the opportunity to develop a treatment plan to meet your child’s specific needs, not one based on a specific diagnosis. Many clients enjoy having this autonomy when it comes to mental health. If you would like to file with your insurance I can provide you with the needed documentation to file an out of network claim.