Dr. Susan Gurvich , LPC

Dr. Susan Gurvich is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience in behavioral health. She has worked in both hospital and outpatient settings, supporting people from diverse backgrounds who face a wide range of life challenges. Over the course of her career she has guided many individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, caregiving stress, relationship and family concerns, polyamory-related issues, and LGBTQ+ and gender questions.

Gurvich approaches therapy with sensitivity, respect, and warmth, prioritizing an understanding of each person as the expert on their own life. She acknowledges that therapists are also on their own journeys and continues to learn and grow alongside those she works with. Her style is collaborative - she listens closely, helps identify obstacles and alternatives, and works with clients to set goals and practical solutions that fit their lives.

She finds video sessions useful for reading expressions and nonverbal cues, yet she also makes herself available by phone and text for clients who prefer those formats. She checks messages at least once each day to remain responsive. Throughout treatment she aims to walk with clients through difficult stages and to help them learn more about themselves and how they relate to the world.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Dr. Susan Gurvich draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while identifying values-based actions - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and meeting the client where they are so they can explore their experience and build self-understanding; it is often helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and identity concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people coping with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and trauma-related struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as goals evolve.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited mobility. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.