Hi, I’m Susan Holliday, MSW, LCSW-C

I see people of all ages, but particularly enjoy working with children from ages five through middle school, and young adults who are beginning to launch independent lives.

I work with adults who find that their feelings of fear, sadness, or loss are interfering with their ability to cope with daily life and experience happiness. I use talk therapy, imagery, dream work, expressive activities and problem solving.

 With children, I work with the same issues, as well as the effects of ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I help children find ways to safely express what is bothering them through play and talk therapy. Collaborating with parents and care-givers allows change to happen smoothly.

With all my clients I first listen to them carefully and then provide them with opportunities to develop insight into the roots and consequences of their behavior and beliefs. I then will collaborate with them to create a plan of change that addresses their personal issues. 

I use play and talk therapy with children. Since they reveal their issues symbolically through play. I provide them with a wide choice of activities suited to their age and interest levels. We use such things as drawing, crafts, games, role-playing, toy vehicles, dolls, animal figures and puzzles.

I earned a Master of Social Work degree from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. I have many years of training in trauma, particularly with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I also have extensive training in Gestalt Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy.

My favorite ways to relax are basking in nature, knitting, crocheting, gardening, and playing with my pets. I am also working on a young adult novel.

I find it better to see younger children in the office, rather than virtually. I can see adults virtually or in the office.