Maddie Susi, APCC
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Areas of expertise:
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Approach:
I believe that healing happens through relationship—both with others and with ourselves. I offer a space that is collaborative and emotionally safe, where clients can reflect, feel, and experiment with new ways of being. I’m especially attuned to how trauma disrupts connection and how cultivating self-empathy and curiosity can create pathways toward greater well-being. I don’t view symptoms as problems to fix, but as meaningful adaptations to life experiences.
“We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship.”
Who I help:
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are seeking to better understand themselves, often with the context of past trauma or painful life experiences. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity questions, or persistent feelings of disconnection with themself and the world. All of which can manifest in survival strategies—from overworking to substance use to self-harm—to manage these emotions that can feel too overwhelming to face alone.
How I help:
My work is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I draw from a range of clinical modalities—including CBT, Relational-Cultural Therapy, IFS, and EMDR—to support each client’s unique process. I pay close attention to how early experiences shape current behavior, and I help clients explore the function of those patterns in the context of resilience and relationship.
What my clients say about working with me:
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to connect with. They’ve shared that they value my ability to ask thoughtful questions and make space for humor and honesty. I’m told that I bring a grounded, nonjudgmental presence to our work—someone who helps them feel safe enough to be real.
Off the clock:
When I’m not working, you can usually find me spending time connecting with my community. And in my alone time, playing with my cats, Jelly and Loopy, going on walks through the city, getting soaked up in a book, and finding my next sweet treat are my go-tos.
Maddie is not accepting new clients at this time. Please visit our contact page to submit an inquiry and speak with our clinical intake team about options.
Education:
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine, Boston University, Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice, George Washington University
Special Training:
EMDR trained, EMDR Institute
Licensure:
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), California #14418
Location:
San Francisco (In-Person)
Virtual (Anywhere in California)