Emotionally-Focused Therapy for the heart, mind, and soul.
Discover a path toward healing, inner peace, and self-renewal.
Clinical Expertise
Academic and clinical credentials from UCLA, USC, Stanford, Harvard, and the Ackerman Institute for the Family.
Confidentiality
HIPAA-compliant secure teletherapy sessions from your home or anywhere.
Multi-State Licensure
Providing services in California, Florida, and New York.
Personalized Therapy, Tailored to You
Individual Therapy
Gardin Counseling creates a safe space where your therapist listens empathically to your challenges, hopes, and concerns. Here, you can explore your inner thoughts and…
Couple Therapy
Gardin Counseling creates a safe space for couples to share thoughts and feelings, resolve conflict, and build new bridges of connection. With the support of…
Premarital Therapy
Gardin Counseling helps couples create a strong foundation of friendship, love and partnership for a lifetime of joy.
Life Stage Therapy
Gardin Counseling helps you navigate unexpected challenges, rediscover resilience, and restore balance when life throws you curveballs.
Family Therapy
Gardin Counseling helps families navigate complex relational dynamics, including sibling rivalry, school conflicts, blended family tensions, parent-grandparent-child triangulation, family boundaries, adolescent “rebellion,” emerging adulthood struggles,…
Heart-Powered Parenting © Counseling
Gardin Counseling helps families navigate complex relational dynamics, including sibling rivalry, school conflicts, blended family tensions, parent-grandparent-child triangulation, family boundaries, adolescent “rebellion,” emerging adulthood struggles,…
About Susan Gardin, Dr.PH, LMHC, LPCC
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
- UCLA – Public Health (MPH, Dr.PH)
- USC – Physical Therapy (MS)
- Brooklyn College, Mental Health Counseling (MA)
- Stanford University, Psychology & Human Biology (BA)
- Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care
- Ackerman Institute for the Family
- Sensory Integration International
Academic Appointments
- Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- Touro College of Manhattan
- Los Angeles Valley College
Author
Author of Heart-Powered Parenting © (coming 2027) – a comprehensive guide for parents of children and teens.
15+ Years
Licensed Individual, Couple & Family Therapist
Multi-State Licensing
New York, California, and Florida. Offering HIPAA-compliant teletherapy for individuals, couples, and families nationwide.
Areas of Expertise
Marital & Couple Distress
Depression & Anxiety
Complex Family Relationships
Parenting
TraumaClinical Approach
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Educational Workshops and Speaking Engagements
Dr. Gardin offers workshops and presentations that blend research-based strategies and clinical expertise.
Transform your life, relationships, and parenting through dynamic, research-backed workshops and keynote presentations.
What real clients say:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based model rooted in Attachment Theory. Blending psychodynamic, experiential, and humanistic traditions, EFT is highly effective in resolving a broad range of challenges, from relationship, marital and family distress to individual anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Take the first step toward meaningful change.
Begin with a conversation, at your own pace.
