About:
Suzanne Barkawi is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a deep and compassionate understanding of human growth and development. She draws on her extensive background to offer client-centered, trauma-informed therapeutic care that honors the unique experiences of each individual. Suzanne embraces an integrative approach, weaving together psychological, emotional, and physiological elements to support clients on their path to healing. She is a deeply empathic and attuned clinician who fosters a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Grounded in the belief that every person possesses an innate capacity for growth, resilience, and healing, Suzanne approaches therapy as a collaborative journey. She is committed to creating equitable therapeutic relationships that not only acknowledge but affirm clients’ identities, histories, and strengths.
Approach:
My counseling approach is rooted in a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship, where clients are the experts of their own lives and actively guide the direction of our work together. I strive to create a compassionate space that honors each individual’s lived experience. Drawing from an integrated mind-body framework, I emphasize the importance of attachment, relational dynamics, and cultural context in both understanding and healing from adverse experiences. My practice weaves together a range of evidence-based and expressive modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic therapies, somatic approaches, expressive arts, and trauma-informed care. This integrative approach allows me to tailor therapy to the unique needs, strengths, and goals of each client—supporting them in reconnecting with their inner resilience and moving toward meaningful change.
Education:
Master of Arts - New Jersey City University - Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Arts - Montclair State University - English Secondary Education
Languages:
English and Arabic
