Susan Conyac
Hello! I’m Susan Conyac of Growing Hope Therapy. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the States of Florida, Massachusetts, Vermont, Utah, and South Carolina and my background in psychology and counseling helps me bring a practical down-to-earth approach to therapy. I help you to explore the thought and behavior patterns that are negatively impacting your life. I also help you to implement some strategies and solutions that will assist you in moving forward.
We can talk about whatever is causing you stress. Seriously! Nothing is off-limits and there’s no judgement here. Instead, we explore the issues that impact your relationships and your life.
If you are experiencing challenges or struggles, I would love to work with you and create some clear and concise goals as well as strategies to attain your objectives. I incorporate an integrative approach to therapy, using evidence-based cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques into my practice, primarily. In addition, I have completed basic training of EMDR therapy through the Personal Transformation Institute (EMDRIA-certified). I tailor your therapy to you and meet you right where you are now. Together, we will work to understand the origins of your overwhelming emotions, create some self-care practices for you, develop coping skills to help you feel better, and set forth an action plan to help you move forward. We will work towards your vision of happiness and contentment so that you can live the life that you deserve!
A Little About Me In Every Day Life
I’m a native Floridian and am a proud mom of three grown kids. I have a beautiful granddaughter, now, too. I love animals and have two cats, two large dogs (my security team!), and an entire room full of reptiles in my home. I love the beach, Florida springs, Mexican cenotes, and hiking and kayaking. I enjoy cooking, reading, taking road trips and exploring other cities and cultural events, too. Most importantly, my favorite thing to do is connect with people and I would love to help you create a more peaceful and happier life for yourself. I keep it real in therapy sessions, and I’m the same person in the therapy room that I am in my family room. I’m practical and down-to-earth in my approach, and I sprinkle in a little humor occasionally. Nothing is off limits in our sessions. Nothing.
My Background
Education:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida MH18854
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Massachusetts LMHC10002191
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Vermont 068135734
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Utah 13867882-6004
Delaware Telehealth Certificate MI0000098
South Carolina Telehealth Certificate TLC 876 PC (https://llr.sc.gov/cou/)
Master Of Science, Counseling, Palm Beach Atlantic University – Orlando Campus
Master of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Flagler College
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Training with The Personal Transformation Institute
Advanced training at The Immigration Evaluation Training Center with Georgia King, LCSW
Experience:
I have worked in the therapeutic setting for over 17 years and have helped people of all ages and cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds.
I began my counseling career working in various academic settings with students of all ages (from elementary school to college).
My graduate studies were incredibly intense, and I received thousands of hours in practicums and internships. I even studied abroad for a time – in Greece!
I taught in the Behavioral Sciences Department at Daytona State College and South University Online for over 7 years.
I worked with Adapt Behavioral Services in Central Florida for 9 years and interned under the supervision of Sharon Older, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Executive Director; and Laura Lee, LMHC, BCBA.
I have been doing in-home therapy and telehealth for the past 11 years. My practice is fully online now, and I specialize in working with people who are experiencing stress and transition, and those who are struggling to create healthy change and balance.
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