Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health & Executive Coaching Solutions
With nearly four decades of clinical expertise and a deep commitment to relationship-driven care, Susan Berlin & Associates has become a trusted resource for individuals and organizations seeking transformative growth. Founded on the principle that meaningful change begins in relationship, our practice integrates psychodynamic principles with innovative approaches to address complex emotional and leadership challenges. Our work spans individual therapy, executive coaching, and consulting, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care and substance use treatment through Verve Behavioral Health, a specialized outpatient center established in 2023.Grounded in decades of experience serving clients in Washington, DC, New York City, and virtually nationwide, we prioritize compassionate attunement, strategic insight, and actionable solutions tailored to each client's unique journey. Our approach emphasizes co-creating paths for personal and professional enrichment, leveraging deep clinical knowledge and a nuanced understanding of behavioral health systems to foster sustainable healing and organizational impact.
Services
Psychotherapy
Executive Coaching
Consulting
Trauma-Informed Care
Substance Use Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of clinical expertise in behavioral health treatment
- Our team co-founded Verve Behavioral Health's trauma-informed outpatient programs
- We specialize in integrating psychodynamic principles with leadership development
- Our trauma-informed care approach addresses complex co-occurring conditions
- We provide personalized treatment through evidence-based therapeutic modalities
What people say
Attuned to shifts
Wise guide
Decades of experience
Enriches work and life
Skillfully zero in on growth areas
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services provide personalized treatment through evidence-based modalities including individual, couples, and group therapy. We address emotional wounds and behavioral patterns using relational approaches that foster self-awareness and healing. Clients benefit from tailored interventions designed to restore psychological well-being and enhance life quality through sustained therapeutic engagement.
Executive Coaching
High-touch executive coaching develops emotional intelligence and strategic leadership capabilities through psychodynamic frameworks. We help executives navigate organizational challenges while cultivating authentic leadership presence. Our approach integrates personal growth with professional development to drive meaningful systemic change and sustainable business impact.
Consulting
Behavioral health consulting services support organizational development and startup ventures with strategic guidance. We help clients refine business models while maintaining clinical excellence. Our expertise spans treatment center development and behavioral health system navigation, combining operational insight with deep industry knowledge to create effective organizational solutions.
People
Susan Berlin
Psychotherapist & Executive Coach
With 35+ years of clinical experience, Susan Berlin is a licensed psychotherapist and executive coach specializing in trauma-informed care. She co-founded Verve Behavioral Health in 2023 after decades of private practice in Washington, DC, focusing on behavioral health treatment and leadership development through relational approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate psychodynamic principles with evidence-based modalities tailored to individual needs, emphasizing relational approaches and trauma-informed care.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we provide services through secure virtual platforms for clients in Washington, DC, New York City, and nationwide locations.
What executive coaching experience do you have?
Our high-touch executive coaching draws on 35+ years of clinical expertise combined with leadership development experience across diverse industries.
How does Verve Behavioral Health relate to your practice?
Verve Behavioral Health is our specialized outpatient center for substance use and co-occurring disorders, offering trauma-informed care through intensive programming.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Washington, DC, New York City, and through virtual platforms nationwide, with flexible scheduling options available.
