Suzy Gold, LPC
Compassionate counselor for trauma and life transitions
- Trauma and anxiety care
- Flexible online sessions
- Family and relationship focus
About Suzy Gold
Suzy Gold is a licensed psychotherapist who combines clinical training and creative methods to support children, adolescents, adults, and families through stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She holds LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and ATR-BC, a board-certified credential in art therapy that reflects specialized training in using art as a therapeutic tool. With 11 years of professional experience since 2014, she has worked across settings including homes, schools, community programs, inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient mental health centers, and juvenile detention facilities.
Her practice integrates a range of evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavioral strategies, trauma-focused therapies including Trauma-Focused CBT, motivational interviewing, person-centered and client-centered methods, structural family work, narrative and emotion-focused therapies, mindfulness-based practices, and brief psychotherapy. She also brings experience in creative art therapy and faith-informed care when appropriate. Suzy addresses a broad spectrum of concerns from ADHD, addiction, and mood disorders to grief, attachment and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, body-image and eating or sleeping difficulties. She aims to tailor treatment collaboratively, drawing on her diverse background to meet each person where they are and support practical change and emotional resilience.
Her practice integrates a range of evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavioral strategies, trauma-focused therapies including Trauma-Focused CBT, motivational interviewing, person-centered and client-centered methods, structural family work, narrative and emotion-focused therapies, mindfulness-based practices, and brief psychotherapy. She also brings experience in creative art therapy and faith-informed care when appropriate. Suzy addresses a broad spectrum of concerns from ADHD, addiction, and mood disorders to grief, attachment and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, body-image and eating or sleeping difficulties. She aims to tailor treatment collaboratively, drawing on her diverse background to meet each person where they are and support practical change and emotional resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Suzy Gold have?
Suzy Gold has 11 years of clinical experience.
Is Suzy Gold a licensed therapist?
Yes. Suzy Gold holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: PA LPC PC013188.
In which languages does Suzy Gold provide therapy?
Suzy Gold provides therapy in English and Korean.
Where is Suzy Gold located?
Suzy Gold is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Suzy Gold as my therapist?
You can work with Suzy Gold through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Suzy Gold work with international clients?
Yes, Suzy Gold works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Suzy Gold cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Care with Suzy Gold
Suzy Gold uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as key methods in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful actions - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life adjustments. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed in childhood to improve intimacy, trust, and connection in adult relationships and family systems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many common concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Suzy collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from different models to create a personalized plan and involves clients in deciding the pace and focus of work.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support from home or while traveling. These options help accommodate varied schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility needs, and comfort levels while allowing licensed professionals to provide structured, goal-oriented care.