Suzanne Donohue is a psychotherapist in private practice at Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Mountain Lakes, N.J. Ms. Donohue is a N.J. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a N.J. Certified School Social Worker. Ms. Donohue earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University and her Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers School of Social Work, State University of New Jersey in New Brunswick, N.J. Ms. Donohue also holds several post graduate certifications including: ADHD Certificate Program; Anxiety Certificate Program; Adoption Certificate Program, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Level 1 Certification-in progress), Structural Family Therapy/Minuchin Institute and Trauma Focused (TF)-CBT.
Ms. Donohue provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for children, teens and parents and supports children and teens who are struggling with ADHD/Behavioral Challenges, Adoption/Attachment, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Mood Disorders and Complex/Developmental Trauma.
When supporting younger children, much of the work is with the parents providing psychoeducation, parent training, developing effective behavior plans and assisting parents to collaborate with the school system (exploring the appropriateness/need for 504 Accommodation Plans through general education supports as well as IEPs through special education supports).
When working with older children, adolescents and adults, coping and problem-solving skills are taught. The individual sessions are geared towards decreasing symptoms, regulating emotions, and gaining self-awareness about the process of self-change.
Family sessions support the parent and child relationship and help families understand the challenges they face so that they are able to succeed and thrive.
Ms. Donohue works from a strengths-based, client focused and family-systems perspective~utilizing several evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) (including TF-CBT) and elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy/Theraplay and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Additionally, Attachment-Based therapies are utilized to strengthen and rebuild emotionally secure family relationships.
Ms. Donohue has 20+ years experience working with children and families including child and teen outpatient and inpatient programs, child and family counseling programs, adoption/attachment/trauma work (through the child welfare system, domestic and international adoption) as well as working in the school system (special education). Ms. Donohue is a member of several professional organizations such as NASW, NJASSW, ATTach and CHADD and continues to participate in post graduate training to continue to sharpen her clinical skills and to keep abreast of current research and interventions.
Ms. Donohue is passionate about her work with children, teens and families. Ms. Donohue is married with 3 children and resides in New Jersey.
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ADVANCED CLINICAL TRAINING
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Adoption/Trauma
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy© (DDP)
Completed Level I training with Courtney Rennicke, Ph.D., New York City
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2 Day Intensive Training with Eric Gentry, PhD, LMHC
TF-CBT
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
With Dr. Melissa Sadin, Director of Trauma Sensitive School/Attachment and Trauma Network
Trauma & Attachment
2 Day Intensive Conference
Adoption Certificate Program
9 Day Intensive Program at Rutgers University, New Jersey, School of Social Work
ADHD
ADHD Certificate Program
Intensive Training with Dr. Russell Barkley
Anxiety
Anxiety Certificate Program with Lynn Lyons (in progress)
Advanced CBT training course for Anxiety Disorders
With Jeff Riggenbach PHD, LPC
Collaborative Problem Solving
With Alicia Stevenson
Nurtured Heart Approach
Nurtured Heart Approach Training with Howard Glassman
Play Therapy/Theraplay
With Dr. Colleen Daly Martinez
Structural Family Therapy
Intensive Certificate Program with The Minuchin Institute/NJ Training Program/Saint Clare’s Hospital, NJ
License No. and State: 44SC05712500 New Jersey