Get To know susan wade, lcswHi, I’m Susan.
I help couples engage in the difficult, yet meaningful conversations that lead to greater understanding, compassion, and lasting change. Together, we look closely at the patterns and behaviors that strengthen connection, as well as those that get in the way. The result is a relationship that feels more alive—marked by greater trust, intimacy, and emotional safety.
Specializes in Highly Stressed Couples
Certified by the Gottman Institute
26 Years of Clinical Experience - 1,000+ hours of therapy/year
11 years of clinical specialty counseling 100s of couples
Trained in Multiple Relationship Modalities
Practice Specialty & Approach
I specialize in working with couples who are committed to repairing and improving their intimate relationships. I welcome adult clients in all stages of relationships whether they are dating, engaged, married, cohabiting, separated, in the process of a divorce, divorced and/or remarried. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation or sexual orientation.
My therapy style is personalized, goal-directed and collaborative. My work is primarily based on the scientifically researched methods of John & Julie Gottman. Additionally, I draw on theories and interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
Experience and Education
Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 26 years of private practice experience with adults.
Certified Gottman Therapist (Completed all three levels of training)
Additional Gottman Institute advanced trainings:
Treating Affairs and Trauma
Couples and Addiction Recovery
Emotion Focused Therapy, Externship, with George Faller, LMFT; and Ryan Rena, PhD
Board-Certified Fellow with the Biofeedback Institute of America
Trained Mental Health Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Provider with Collaborative Law Texas
ICEEFT Training: EFT Approach to Shame with Rebecca Jorgensen, PhD
Extensive training in Critical Incident Stress Management (basic, advanced, group, advanced group, and Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support)
Solution-Focused Intensive Training therapy for couples with Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW, LMFT
Rational-Emotive-Behavior Therapy Training with Albert Ellis
“Mom-Approved Provider” with Dallas Fort Worth Child Magazine.
Life’s most important relationship is the one we share with an intimate partner.Study after study demonstrates that couples in committed relationships, enjoy better health–less vulnerability to heart disease, stroke, and early death. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. Those in conflictual or toxic relationships experience poorer health, higher rates of depression, obesity, hypertension, and drug/alcohol abuse. Clearly, building a healthy relationship with our life partner is the essence of our personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of our families.
