Susan Gestal

Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut and New York, who is passionate about helping people of all ages improve their relationships, develop healthy coping skills, and heal from relational injuries or trauma. In a safe, accepting environment, clients can explore and understand what is not working well and begin to adopt new, healthier ways of living. Susan walks alongside clients during this often difficult but rewarding process.

Susan holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Alliance Graduate School of Counseling where she graduated top in her class. She is a Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor, a National Board Certified Counselor, a Level 1 Theraplay Therapist, and has extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy(EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). As a graduate of the Association for Play Therapy’s (APT) Leadership Academy, Susan is a member of the Association for Play Therapy, and served on the board of directors of New England APT for seven years and is currently an Adjunct Professor at Alliance Graduate School of Counseling.

After years of providing therapy for children, Susan’s work now focuses on supporting parents as they deal with children with behavioral concerns, special needs, learning disabilities, anxieties or depression.

Susan is married, she has three adult children and three grandchildren.