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Susan Ryerson(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode Island
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression- Loss, grief, and bereavement-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Susan Ryerson, LICSW has extensive experience in helping college students, adolescents and adults manage challenges related to ADHD, anxiety and depression. She is certified in both CBT and ADHD practices. Susan is warm, compassionate and motivated to help clients understand and manage their challenges. Susan’s evidence based approach helps the client uncover struggles and barriers which are interfering with living a more fulfilling life. Working as a team, Susan helps clients create individual strategies to help manage their particular issues.

As a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Susan finds this approach along with a strength based perspective a cornerstone in treating anxiety, depression and ADHD symptoms.

Susan has 15 plus years of experience working with young adults, adolescents and adults. ADHD is of particular interest to Susan because she finds it alarming that ADHD is still a very misunderstood disorder. Those who work closest to individuals with ADHD often have little or no understanding of how ADHD brains work and therefore can leave such negative psychological scars. Susan’s hope is to teach and empower ADHD clients about ADHD so that they understand their own symptoms, develop strategies to help manage these, and then confidentially and comfortably express their additional needs to professors, teachers, doctors, family and friends so that they also continue to learn about ADHD.

Susan's approach is kind, compassionate and friendly. She is motivated and a true team player.

Client's leave treatment with helpful strategies they can take with them for life. If you are struggling, please reach out to Susan and together you will discover a path to help lead you to a more fulfilling and joyful life.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 31 years

Self employed , Therapist , 2009 - Present

Boston University, Certificate in CBT therapy, 2018
Colombia University, MSW, 1995

Licensure

Rhode Island: ISW03627 - Massachusetts: LICSW1120896

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Families
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

I am no longer taking Massachusetts clients n person.


Insurance

Susan Ryerson is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $200

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

I offer monthly super billing for out of network clients. I offer a sliding scale for those who have limited funds. I will happily work with you to make therapy affordable.


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