Suzanne Riley, LPC, child and family therapist in Bryn Mawr, PA

Suzanne Riley

Currently Available in Bryn Mawr and Online in PA, CA, FL

Therapy for children, teens, adults, and families

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Meet Suzanne Riley

Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. 

 

Suzanne Riley believes in treating her clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She has a naturally warm, empathetic, and interactive style, and provides all her clients with unconditional positive regard and acceptance. Suzanne individualizes therapy to meet each client’s needs according to the changes they want to make. Her approach is to build strong and therapeutic relationships that will help her clients lead well-balanced and happier lives.

This video offers a glimpse into Suzanne’s approach. Watch her describe how she uses CBT to help clients of all ages. 

Areas of Special Interest

Suzanne has a long history of success helping children, adolescents, adults and families using evidence-based individual and family therapy strategies. 

She also serves as an expert witness in matters involving child custody, parent–child reunification, childhood trauma, domestic violence, and family therapy. Her testimony draws on years of clinical experience, evidence-based assessment, and a nuanced understanding of complex family systems. Suzanne provides clear, objective, and trauma-informed insights to support courts and legal professionals in making decisions that prioritize child safety, attachment, and long-term well-being.

 

She commonly helps clients with the following challenges: 

  • Reunification
  • Personality Disorders (Including antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder)
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Sexually Problematic Behaviors
  • Substance Abuse/Addictions
  • Parenting Issues
  • Domestic Violence
  • Parental Alienation

Therapeutic Approaches

Suzanne provides traditional therapy as well as reunification counseling for those who need to reconcile with children in their life. This allows for a safe place for both parties to explore any thoughts and feelings about reconnecting with loved ones with a professional to provide structure and security. 

  • Parenting Training
  • Reunification Therapy
  • Expert Witness Child Custody

Suzanne understands that healing is a complex journey, and her expertise empowers clients to find the approach that best suits their needs.

Advanced Training and Professional Background

Suzanne earned her Master’s degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology with a clinical focus in Addictions and Offenders Counseling. Suzanne is a Philadelphia native who has worked in the community for 10 years as an outpatient psychotherapist with children and adults, and a residential psychotherapist with adolescents.

 

Suzanne treats the whole person while empowering individuals to meet their individual goals.