My Mission
Guided by unwavering dedication and extensive expertise, Susan DeRosa has illuminated the paths of countless individuals and families, instilling hope and facilitating transformation for over three decades.
Every step of the journey with Susan DeRosa is marked by compassionate understanding, profound insights, and a commitment to empowering lives to reach their fullest potential.
Biography
Susan DeRosa is a seasoned Licensed Psychotherapist with experience and dedication to empowering the lives of individuals and families for over 30 years. Her first career as an educator and researcher in the Pharmaceutical Industry of 28 years provides a deep and broad foundation of Medical Health to support her patients in the field of Mental Health.
Susan focused her early clinical experience specific to younger populations in Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) in Building Stronger Families (BSF) as well as received additional training through Cornell University, CARES Model supporting children and adolescences who have experienced trauma or loss.
For the past several years Susan has been dedicated to supporting individuals, couples and families affected by diagnoses of co-occurring disorders at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan CT.
Susan currently works as a consultant to Silver Hill Hospital, New Canaan CT and Freedom Institute, NYC, to facilitate groups, and present current research as a regular presenter and creator of the Psychoeducational Series for Families. She also sees private patients in Darien CT and continues to maximize 40 years of hospital experience, research, and education to support her patients.
Susan raised 2 sons as a single parent, who are now grown and successful in their lives.
Christian Klein, LCSW Ellington Behavioral Health
“Susan is one of the best therapists I've seen at making connections with clients and making them feel they can speak openly with her. She has a great warmth and charm about her. She was a great addition to our team.”
Danielle Kornacki, LMHC, PMH-C Owner, Women’s Counseling Center of Massachusetts
“Susan is an extraordinary mental health professional and an exceptional individual--extremely bright, energetic, articulate, and ambitious. I had the pleasure of working along Susan as a peer for nearly two years. In that time, I observed her outstanding work in a challenging graduate psychology program, as well as her unwavering passion and dedication towards the field of mental health counseling. Currently working as a therapist with children and adolescents, it is evident that Susan has a clear sense of direction and purpose when it comes to helping others reach their fullest potential.”
From her Peers
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Location
30 Old Kings Highway S Darien CT 06820
Contact
(203) 464-5095
Compassionatecounselingsdr@gmail.com