Suzanne O’Brien, LPC-S, RPT™, CCST, EMDR-Trained
Clinical Director
(She/Her/Hers)
3-8 Years | 9-12 Years | 13-18 Years | Family
Suzanne is a strong advocate for children’s mental health. She believes that every child has the superpower to heal from trauma, and the resilience to develop the necessary social and regulatory skills to become their true, authentic and best selves. Suzanne believes in working closely with caregivers and school staff in order to best support children.
She served as a School Counselor in elementary school for over 20 years. Suzanne has worked closely with students who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events, as well as students with learning differences, behavioral challenges and autism.
Suzanne utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) with clients 7 and older, and Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) with clients 6 and younger. She is able to support clients with EMDR and Sandtray therapies as well.
Suzanne O'Brien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT™). She is a Certified Clinical Sandtray Therapist (CCST) and recently became EMDR-Trained. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling from St. Edward's University and her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Texas State University.
SUZANNE IS PARTICULARLY WELL-SUITED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES:
Who have a child who has experienced trauma
Who have a child with ASD who needs help developing emotional regulation strategies and social skills
Who are struggling with school-related issues such as separation anxiety, learning issues or problems with peers
SUZANNE WORKS AT OUR BERKMAN AND SPICEWOOD OFFICE LOCATIONS AND OFFERS VIRTUAL AND WALK & TALK SESSIONS. ALL SESSIONS ARE 45 MINUTES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. HER RATES ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Individual Session $240
Initial Consult, Parent Consult, Parent Coaching $265
Family Session $290
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Abuse (emotional / physical / sexual / neglect)
Adjustment to change & transition
Anger management / Irritability
Anxiety / Excessive worry / Perfectionism
Behavioral issues / School behavior
Bullying / Discrimination / Racism
Conflict resolution / Communication
Coping skills for big emotions
CPRT - Child Parent Relationship Therapy
Cultural Identity within Oppressive Social Systems
Depression
Divorce / Separation / Blending families
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Friendship / Peer relationships
Health at every size
Identity Development
LGBTQIA2S+
Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence: Developmental Disability
Neurodivergence: ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Neurodivergence: Autism
Neurodivergence: Intellectual Disability
Neurodivergence: Learning Disability
Self-esteem
Sibling conflict / Sibling rivalry
Social Skills
Stress management
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
SUZANNE’S FAVORITES:
Favorite board game: Headbanz
Favorite ice cream flavor: Strawberry
Favorite animal: Frogs, Elephants and Rabbits
Favorite children’s book: Harry Potter Series
Favorite color: Pink (but I’m not like Professor Umbridge!)
Favorite place in Austin: Bookpeople
Favorite holiday: Valentine's Day
I feel happiest when: All 3 of my children are at home
If I had a superpower it would be: Invisibility
Place I feel most safe/calm/comfortable: At home snuggled up in bed with a good book