Susan is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of both medical and mental health experience. Her focus is on women’s health including perinatal mood disorders, peri-menopause, menopause, body dysphoria, and both chronic and acute challenges facing women. This includes extensive exploration of epigenetics, family history and coping styles, as well as the influence of life events on mood. She offers therapy and medication management. Susan will integrate your medical and physical needs and design a treatment plan based on your life goals. Her philosophy is that you and no one else knows what is best for you. She believes her role is as pathfinder and educator, showing you opportunities for growth and health. Susan’s guiding principles are empathy, validation, and a nonjudgmental attitude.