Suzanne R. Ark, MS, LCMHC Wellness Tree Counseling

Welcome! I am a behavioral health clinician with over 20 years of experience assisting individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma as well as struggles related to life changes such as divorce, parenting, addiction, job change, retirement, marriage and empty-nest. My approach to therapy is based on my philosophy that incorporates identifying your struggles and strengths and identifying a plan to reduce struggles and increase strengths. Together, we look at: resilience, passion, truth, recovery, forgiveness, hope, balance, awareness, fun/recreation, spirituality, financial, productivity, love/relationships, service to others, health and learning/growing. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapy as well as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches. I also offer couples counseling utilizing the Gottman Approach to marriage counseling. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with Gender Identity Disorder and have had the pleasure of helping hundreds of individuals receive gender affirming care throughout their transition process. I have experience with writing letters of support for insurance.