Andrew Susskind, LCSW

Specialties

Andrew Susskind, LCSW, BCD has been in private practice in West Los Angeles for over 17 years specializing in the following areas:

* relationships

* addictions & trauma

* depression & anxiety

* grief & loss

* gay & lesbian issues

* mid-​life transitions

Considering therapy is a big decision – one not to be taken lightly. So take your time, ask lots of questions and give yourself plenty of time to make an informed decision based on what feels right to you. Feel free to give me a call or simply send me an email, and I’ll be sure to contact you promptly.

History

Established in 1992.

Andrew is a licensed clinical social worker (LCS 17 309) and a board certified diplomate in clinical social work. In 1988 Andrew completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst before transitioning to the West Coast. After completing a Master of Social Welfare degree from UCLA in 1991, he has worked with individuals, couples, families and groups in his practice.

Speaking, teaching, and training are dimensions of Andrew’s ongoing desire to learn and grow. He gives presentations to numerous organizations and community groups and has taught medical students in the UCLA School of Medicine Doctoring Program. Since 1997 Andrew has provided clinical supervision to psychotherapists in-​training.

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Psychotherapy will provide you with a consistent, nonjudgmental place for you to listen to your unique rhythm. As a result, you’ll have the chance to discover the answers inside of you. Therapy encourages you to examine your life and take a look at past experiences that may be getting in your way. And this presents you with an opportunity to live life to its fullest.

During the course of psychotherapy, you’ll learn to:

* Develop meaningful, healthy relationships

* Navigate life transitions successfully

* Clarify feelings, needs and desires

* Cope effectively with the ups and downs of life

* Grieve the past to live more fully in the present

Therapy is not a cookiecutter process. It may be short-​term or long-​term; it may be weekly or more than once a week. But it requires a collaborative effort between therapist and client to decide the most effective framework for you.