Emotionally focused therapy for the heart, mind, and soul.
Discover a path toward healing, inner peace, and a renewed sense of self.
Elite Training
Advanced clinical training from UCLA, USC, Stanford, Harvard, and the Ackerman Institute for the Family
Secure Teletherapy
HIPAA- compliant online therapy – safe, confidential sessions from anywhere
Multti-State Licensed
Fully licensed in New York, California, and Florida — serving clients nationwide.
Personalized Counseling Services
Designed to help individuals, couples and families build deep relationships and meaningful lives
Individual Therapy
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE THROUGH INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Gardin Counseling creates a safe space where your therapist listens compassionately to your challenges, hopes, and dreams. Here, you can explore…
Couple Counseling
BUILD INTIMACY THROUGH COUPLE COUNSELING
Gardin Counseling creates a safe space for couples to share thoughts and feelings. Emotional focused couple therapy (EFT) helps you and your partner…
Premarital Counseling
BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR LASTING LOVE AND PARTNERSHIP
Gardin Counseling helps couples build a strong foundation of friendship, love and partnership for lifelong commitment.
In Premarital Counseling You Can…
Transition Counseling
HANDLE LIFE TRANSITIONS
Gardin Counseling helps you navigate unexpected challenges, rediscover inner strength, and restore balance when life throws you curveballs. In Life Stage Counseling You Can…
Family Counseling
BUILD STRONGER FAMILY SYSTEMS
Gardin Counseling helps families navigate complex relational dynamics, including sibling rivalry, school conflicts, blended family tensions, parent-grandparent-child…
Heart-Powered Parenting ©
LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT AMIT
Gardin Counseling helps families navigate complex relational dynamics, including sibling rivalry, school conflicts, blended family tensions, parent-grandparent-child…
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.
Elite Credentials & Training
Doctorate (Dr.PH), UCLA
Master’s Degrees: UCLA (MPH), USC (MS), Brooklyn College (MA)
Undergraduate Degree: Stanford (BA)
Postgraduate Training: Ackerman Institute for the Family, Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care
Educator & Author
Faculty emeritus at Brooklyn College, Tour College of Manhattan, and Los Angeles Valley College. 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 Licensed Practice
Licensed therapist
in New York, California, and Florida. Offering HIPAA-compliant teletherapy for individuals, couples, and families nationwide.
Specializing in
Relationships, Couples & Family
Parenting
Emotional Health & Trauma
Skills & Tools
EFT (emotionally-focused therapy)
Gestalt Principles
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.
