Dr. Susan Gurvich - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

25 years experience

About Dr. Susan Gurvich

Welcome! If you are looking into Better Help, you are probably struggling with something significant in your life. Finding the right person to help you is essential. If you don’t have a good relationship with your counselor, you won’t make the progress you are hoping to achieve.

I would like to provide you with some information about me, in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you.

I am a licensed professional counselor with more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health. I have worked in both hospitals and outpatient settings, with people from all different backgrounds who struggle with a wide variety of challenges. Much of my experience has been working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, caregiving, relationship issues, polyamory, LGBTQ+ and gender issues.

Although it may be comforting to believe that a therapist “has it all together,” the truth is that therapists are people with their own challenges, on their own journeys, just as you are. I am still learning, making mistakes, and moving past them. However, from where I am on my path, I hope to be able to see things on your path that you are unable to see, such as obstacles you are facing and alternatives you could try.

I will treat you with sensitivity, respect, and warmth; first of all by getting to know you as a person, since you are the expert on your own life. You can expect me to walk with you through whatever difficulties you are facing and help you learn more about yourself and the way you interact with the world. Together, we can come up with goals and solutions that are going to work for you.

I can work with you in whatever manner you are most comfortable. I find it helpful to participate in video sessions so that we can read each other’s expressions and nonverbal cues, But I am also available to you via phone and text if that is more comfortable for you. I check messages at least once during each day.

Seeking therapy is not an easy decision to make. I know how hard it can be to find a counselor who you feel a connection with and I would be honored to work with you through this stage of your life.

Licenses

LPC

10180

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Hypnotherapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I worked with Dr. G a few years ago when I was going through a tough time at work, then I stopped because I decided to see an in-person therapist. Now I'm back with Better Help and was hoping I'd get Dr. G again, and I'm so glad I did. She is patient, understanding, and does not judge, which is especially important for me with all the personal things I'm sharing. I appreciate her always redirecting the focus back to me and what I am doing to take care of myself. It's appreciated since no one else in my life right now does that. I'd highly recommend Dr. Gurvich to anyone wanting a kind, patient therapist.”

“She is very kind and encouraging”

“Caring kind and relatable”

“Dr. Gurvich is kind and understanding but firm. She helps me see things in a different perspective and challenges me to make some changes. She's knowledgeable and straightforward. I look forward to our sessions each week.”

“Dr. Gurvich is very personable and easy to talk to. She is very supportive and poses thought provoking questions.”

“Therapy definitely does depend on whether you "mesh"/"fit" with your therapist. I have been lucky enough to find my fit right away on the platform with Dr. Gurvich. Her years of experience and expertise precede her. She is empathetic and a great listener. Her techniques have been therapeutic for me personally. I have a history of depression, anxiety, and PTSD and have felt that I have a better handle on processing my symptoms with Dr. Gurvich. I highly recommend her!”

“Dr. Gurvich has a calming way of putting you you at ease. You know she is listening because a few sessions later she will ask you how someone is or how some event went. I appreciate her and highly recommend her.”

“She helps me think things through when my brain is cloudy.”

“Dr. Gurvich is amazing. Listens and send me a summary after each visit. I I believe she understands my thoughts and feelings. She is supportive and encouraging. I felt I could talk openly from the beginning. I highly recommend her.”

“She's amazing. She's very kind and knowledgeable.”

“Dr Gurvich is a great therapist! She is really encouraging but also holds me accountable. I have really grown with her help”

“Dr. Gurvich has restored my faith in therapy. She is both professional and compassionate. She shows care, patience, and understanding in a way that I have been unable to find through other counselors.”

“I thank her for actually listening. I just needed someone to lend an ear and she did exactly that. Thank you Dr. Gurvich, your work is enough.”

“Extremely attentive and great to talk to.”

“Dr. Gurvich has a level of understanding that surpasses other therapists that I have seen. She provides excellent reflections that allow me to really hear myself in a new way. I highly recommend Dr. Gurvich. While I have met my therapy goals, I will always look to return to Dr. Gurvich if I have therapy needs that arise in the future.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.