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Susan Overhauser
Psychologist, PhD
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 29951 Susan Overhauser
- Certificate from EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) Professional EMDR #53511761 / 2019
- Certificate from ISSTD Certificate in Advanced Studies in Trauma and Dissociation 2021
- Attended University of Minnesota at Minneapolis, Graduated 1993
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Child
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Adoption
- Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
- Anxiety
- Attachment Disorders
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Women's Issues
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Types of Therapy
- Anthroposophic Psychotherapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Emotionally Focused Couples/Family Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Women's Support Group: Survivors of Sexual Trauma
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This is an on-going process group for women who have survived sexual trauma, whether it be assault, rape, incest, child sexual abuse, date rape, molestation, or marital rape. We explore the impact of the trauma(s), learn to identify and manage triggers, develop coping mechanisms, maintain safety, increase ability to access social support, tame PTSD, lessen anxiety and depression, process our experiences, build a plan for the future, and begin to heal somatically. Emotional safety is a high priority. Experience support under the guidance of a professional who is trained in trauma, abuse, and issues of sexuality. Call for an intake interview.
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Susan Overhauser, Ph.D.
3468 Mt Diablo Blvd, Suite B203
Corporate Terrace Building B
Lafayette, CA 94549
My Life Themes, Purpose & Meaning
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Have you ever wondered about your life purpose, or the grand themes of your life? Come explore your biography to date with a group of fellow seekers. We will discuss each stage of life, its challenges and gifts, and explore our own destinies. We will share, draw, and use experiential learning. Materials provided. Anthroposophical biography work is the main modality. We will discuss turning points, discover special moments that impacted our own trajectory, and explore karma and life purpose. Bring your curiosity, your self, and your memories! Groups form in the Fall and Spring. Call for a free intake interview.
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Susan Overhauser, Ph.D.
La Honda Road
El Sobrante, CA 94803
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