Suzanne Sanchez (she/her)

Motivational Interviewing

Motivation is always changing in that some days we might feel very motivated to change and others we feel little motivation. Through use of motivational interviewing, I am able to work with you where you are at and help you find what it is that motivates you to want to make change in your life.

Experiential

I use experiential techniques to help clients access parts of their sub-conscious mind. Examples may include art therapy techniques, role-playing, writing, and play therapy. Through experience, insight is often increased, and as self-awareness grows so can self-esteem, self-confidence and motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all inter-connected. In making alterations to your perspective, you will also be able to change how you feel and change habitual behavior. Through identification of core beliefs, challenging thinking errors, and use of chain analysis, I help clients make changes in their life.

Racial Identity

I work with people who want to explore how racial identity shapes their experiences. Cultural identity influences how we see and move through the world—whether we’re part of a dominant group (like white individuals) or a marginalized one (like people of color). Understanding racial identity can be a powerful and healing part of therapy.

Child or Adolescent Issues

I’ve worked with teens for many years, and they’re truly my passion. I know how to connect with adolescents in a way that feels safe and real. I help them understand their needs, recognize their strengths, and learn to advocate for themselves. Most of all, I offer them hope and encouragement to be fully and unapologetically themselves.

Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem often comes from a mix of life experiences. I help clients untangle the stories and messages that have led them to feel “not good enough” and guide them toward new perspectives. Together, we work on welcoming imperfection and building self-acceptance rooted in compassion and truth.

Eating Disorder

I have extensive experience treating eating disorders and understand the complex struggles individuals face. I also work closely with parents, partners, and friends to help them support their loved ones. Within eating disorder treatment, I work specifically with negative body image, body dysmorphia, orthorexia, emetophobia, ARFID, people in larger bodies, teens, people of color, athletes, and those with co-occurring disorders.

Anxiety

Anxiety is something almost everyone faces these days. I help clients recognize how anxious thoughts show up in their lives and teach tools to manage them with awareness and compassion. Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, we work on living with it in a healthier, more balanced way.