Emotionally focused therapy for the heart, mind, and soul.
Discover a path toward healing, inner peace, and a renewed sense of self.
Advanced Academic and Clinical Training
Advanced clinical training from UCLA, USC, Stanford, Harvard, and the Ackerman Institute for the Family.
Secure Teletherapy
HIPAA-compliant teletherapy. Safe, confidential sessions from home or anywhere.
Multi-State Licensed
Fully licensed in New York, California, and Florida.
Personalized Counseling Services
Designed to help individuals, couples and families build deep relationships and meaningful lives.
Individual Therapy
Couple Counseling
Gardin Counseling creates a safe space for couples to share thoughts and feelings. Emotionally-focused couple’s…
Premarital Counseling
Gardin Counseling helps couples establish a strong foundation of friendship, love and partnership for lifelong…
Life Stage Counseling
Gardin Counseling helps you navigate unexpected challenges, rediscover inner strength, and restore balance when life…
Family Counseling
Gardin Counseling helps families navigate complex relational dynamics, including sibling rivalry, school conflicts, blended family…
Heart-Powered Parenting ©
Gardin Counseling helps families navigate complex relational dynamics, including sibling rivalry, school conflicts, blended family…
About Dr. Susan Gardin – Licensed Therapist in CA, NY, FL
Gardin Counseling was founded by Dr. Susan Gardin, Dr.PH, LPCC, LMHC, a gifted and inspiring psychotherapist specializing in emotionally focused therapy (EFT), couples counseling, individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting skills.
Advanced Academic & Clinical Training
- Dr.PH, UCLA
- MPH, UCLA
- MS, USC
- MA, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- BA, Stanford
- Postgrad, Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care
- Postgrad, Ackerman Institute for the Family
- Postgrad, Sensory Integration International
Educator
- Faculty emeritus at Brooklyn College
- Tour College of Manhattan
- Los Angeles Valley College
Author
Author of Heart-Powered Parenting (coming 2026) – a comprehensive guide for parents of children and teens.
15+ Years
Licensed Individual, Couple & Family Therapist
Multi-State Licensing
in New York, California, and Florida. Offering HIPAA-compliant teletherapy for individuals, couples, and families nationwide.
Specializing in
Relationships
Individuals
Couples & Families
Parenting
Emotional Health & TraumaSkills & Tools
EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
Gestalt CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
Educational Workshops and Speaking Engagements
Dr. Gardin offers workshops and presentations that blend research-based strategies and clinical expertise.
Transform your parenting through dynamic, research-backed workshops and keynote presentations.
What real clients say:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Is an evidence-based psychotherapy that transforms relationships by enabling clients to access, express, and regulate emotions safely. Rooted in Attachment Theory, EFT is compassionate, humanistic, and empirically-validated – with demonstrated efficacy treating individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of issues from marital distress to individual anxiety, depression and trauma.
Take the first step toward meaningful change.
Begin with a conversation, at your own pace.
