Susanna Yudkin
MSW, LICSW, MFTC
My therapeutic approach is insight-oriented, relational, and collaborative. I work with adults, couples, and adolescents to create meaningful change. Together, we’ll take the time to get to the heart of your story and uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, helping you live a more examined and fulfilling life. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem.
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I draw on psychodynamic theory to explore how unconscious patterns may interfere with your life and relationships. I believe lasting change happens within a supportive and honest relationship, and I encourage clients to explore what’s unfolding in the here-and-now of each session as part of the healing process. Clients describe me as caring, thoughtful, and a good listener. I also use humor when appropriate, and hope therapy feels not only meaningful and productive, but also positive and engaging. In our work, I’ll gently challenge you to say the unsayable, move beyond your stuck points, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others.
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I help couples uncover unhelpful patterns, communicate more effectively, and reconnect on a deeper emotional level. My style is direct, compassionate, and practical, helping each partner express vulnerability, understand their impact, and make lasting changes in how they relate. Many of the couples I work with feel stuck repeating the same cycles of disconnection or conflict. Together, we examine those patterns, foster emotional vulnerability, and create the conditions for renewed intimacy and relationship satisfaction.
​I earned my Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Family Systems as well as a post-graduate certificate in trauma therapy from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. I pursued a post-graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Denver Family Institute, where I completed extensive coursework in couples therapy. I also hold a certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the William Alanson White Institute in New York, and continue to engage in continuing education and consultations. I am a LCSW in private practice in Denver, Colorado. I am also a LICSW in the state of Massachusetts, and can conduct sessions remotely.
Education
Post-Graduate Degree
Marriage and Family Therapy
Denver Family Institute
Masters of Social Work
(MSW)
University of Denver
B.S. in Communications
Boston University
Selected Advanced Trainings
Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program
William Alanson White Institute
Certificate Program in
Trauma Therapy
University of Denver
Developmental Model of
Couples Therapy
Couples Institute (In Progress)
Values
My therapeutic work is rooted in social justice. I uphold all forms of anti-oppression, including LGBTQIA+ rights, Anti-Racism, Feminism, Health at Every Size, and Sex Positivity. I strive to provide a safe space for people of all identities and backgrounds to feel seen, valued, and respected, while fighting agaist discrimination. I provide a non-judgmental, accepting environment to help clients heal from the impacts of identity-based trauma.