Education:
University of Iowa - MSW
Goshen College - BSW
Areas of Experience
More About Suzanna Yoder
Clinical Interests:
I am open to working with a wide variety of client experiences. I am especially passionate about working with teenagers, young adults, and clients who have experienced trauma. I have experience working with the following diagnoses and life experiences: adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), life transitions, relational issues, attachment, and grief.
Clinical Approach:
I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and a strong belief in the healing power of connection. I prioritize building a trusting, nonjudgemental relationship where clients feel empowered to explore what brings them to therapy. I see clients through a trauma-informed lens, meaning that I look at how past experiences are contributing to current issues. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients work through traumatic experiences. I also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into my work, giving clients tangible skills to regulate their emotions, identify their values, and be effective in communicating with others.
Hobbies:
In my free time I enjoy being in nature, hiking, and riding my bike. I also love sitting on my porch with a good book and a cup of tea.