ABOUT
RESILIENT RAINBOW THERAPY
Trauma-informed therapist in Glendale,AZ
Our approach to Trauma Counseling
Healing begins with safety, trust, and respect for your lived experience.
Resilient Rainbow Therapy guides adults and couples navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, and the lasting impact of early life experiences. As a trauma therapist based in Glendale, AZ our approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in decades of clinical experience supporting clients who have often felt misunderstood, dismissed, or overwhelmed in previous therapeutic relationships.
If you’re searching for a Glendale therapist, Resilient Rainbow Therapy is for people who want depth, not quick fixes. For those who are ready to explore what’s beneath the surface, at a pace that feels steady and contained.
susan's story:
a therapist shaped by experience,
not just training
drawn to this work early, committed to it ever since
Susan’s path to becoming a therapist was not linear, and that matters. As a teenager, Susan experienced firsthand what it feels like to be misunderstood and struggling without the language to explain why.
Therapy became a turning point, offering something she hadn’t felt before: being truly heard and validated. That experience planted an early seed. She knew, even then, that this work could be life-changing.
Years later, after building a successful career outside of mental health, Susan returned to graduate school to pursue her Master of Social Work in New York City. Her first day of classes was September 11, 2001.
Beginning her clinical training during a moment of profound collective trauma reshaped how she understood safety, loss, and the nervous system’s response to overwhelming events. It clarified something essential: trauma does not exist in isolation. It affects individuals, families, communities, and the world around us.
That perspective continues to inform her work today. Susan practices trauma counseling in Glendale that honors resilience without minimizing pain, and offers hope without bypassing the hard parts.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & AREAS OF FOCUS
Susan brings decades of experience from community mental health, supervisory roles, and private practice. Her background includes extensive work with both children and adults impacted by complex trauma, attachment disruptions, and relational wounds.
Over time, her work evolved to focus primarily on adults and couples, drawing on:
TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY
ATTACHMENT-FOCUSED APPROACHES
EMDR THERAPY
parts work & mindfulness based techniques
cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt)
Susan has also pursued advanced training beyond traditional social work education, including specialized trauma certification and extensive continuing education in abuse, and attachment-related trauma.
As a therapist for adults, couples and LGBTQ+ individuals in Glendale, Susan offers care that is informed by both clinical expertise and lived understanding, including her own experience as a therapy client. This dual perspective allows her to work with sensitivity, humility, and realism.
what makes resilient rainbow therapy different?
Many clients who seek out Resilient Rainbow Therapy arrive feeling cautious, guarded, or unsure. Some have been told their experiences were “too complex.” Others worry about losing control in therapy or being pushed before they’re ready.
Susan’s approach is different.
Whether sessions take place in person or through secure virtual therapy, the focus remains the same: safety, choice, and respect for your nervous system.
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You remain in control. Susan serves as a trusted guide, while you decide the pace and direction.
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Safety comes first. Sessions, including virtual therapy, are carefully attuned to regulation and grounding, allowing you to engage from a space that feels most comfortable to you.
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You are not treated as a diagnosis. Your reactions are explored in context, with respect for how and why they developed.
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Depth without overwhelm. The work goes deep, but never faster than your system can handle.
Resilient Rainbow Therapy is designed for people who want to feel understood, not fixed, with the option to receive care through virtual therapy when that feels more supportive.
frequently asked questions
do you offer online therapy?
Yes. Susan offers online therapy sessions for clients located in Arizona, providing flexible access to care while maintaining the same thoughtful, trauma-informed approach.
are your sessions inclusive and lgbtq+ affirming?
Absolutely. Resilient Rainbow Therapy provides affirming care and welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals and couples seeking a therapist in Glendale who understands the importance of identity-safe spaces.
do you offer a consultation before starting therapy?
Yes. A free 15-minute consultation is available to help you ask questions, share concerns, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit. This conversation is as much for you as it is for Susan.
How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?
Fit matters deeply in therapy. If you’re looking for a Glendale therapist who works collaboratively, respects your pace, and has extensive experience with trauma and attachment, this may be a strong match. The consultation is a low-pressure way to explore that together.
does this feel like a fit?
When you’re ready, a free 15-minute consultation is available to help you take the next step.
Consultation does not create a therapist-client relationship or offer an initial therapy appointment. If there is an emergency or crisis, please dial 911 or the statewide crisis number 988.