About Me
Welcome! I'm Susan Maguire, LCSW, PCC, a licensed therapist and certified coach. I am passionate about helping midlife adults 40-65 (particularly women) to overcome challenges they face including --anxiety, depression, relationship issues/loneliness and hard life phase transitions (separation/divorce, grief/loss, "empty nest," health, career or retirement crises and more.)
My Approach
In my life (as in everyone's) there have been highs and lows, and some very difficult times. Caring and smart therapists made such a positive difference for me. My goal is to pay it forward, helping others the way I have been helped.
People describe me as caring, intuitive, curious, easy to talk with (and humorous). I approach my work, and my own life, from a holistic mind/body perspective. I am a lifelong learner and continually invest in training about the latest in mental health, which I bring to my work with clients.
Winding Road
Earlier on in my life, I had a completely different career -- working in the fast-paced, high-pressure environments of network television (NBC), public relations, and international non-profit consulting. The work was stimulating and challenging.
But over time I knew that my real calling was to work directly with people, to support them in overcoming challenges and reaching their aspirations. I returned to graduate school and became a therapist / licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and later a professional certified coach (PCC). I am grateful for the interesting (though not always easy) road I chose to travel, and the unique perspective I bring to my work with clients.
Experience
As a psychotherapist (LCSW) licensed in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC, I run a private therapy practice serving residents of those areas. I previously held clinical roles in two community mental health centers, city hospital emergency department, pastoral counseling center and foster care agency.
In a separate part of my work, I have provided Transitions Coaching and Leadership Coaching for individuals, government, corporate and private sector organizations for over two decades.
On a personal note -- some of my favorite things include travel, photography/art, reading, movies/shows, music, and being anywhere near water.
The Isle of Skye in Scotland inspired my company's name --
Clear Skye Counseling & Coaching
EDUCATION / LICENSES
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in
Virginia (LCSW), Maryland (LCSW-C) and Washington, DC (LICSW) - M.S.W., Masters in Social Work, Clinical Focus, Catholic University, Washington, DC
- M.A., Masters in Public Communication, American University, Washington, DC
- B.S., Bachelor of Science, Journalism, University of Colorado, Boulder
POST GRADUATE TRAINING
- Clinical Program in Psychotherapy Practice, Washington School of Psychiatry (WSP)
- Internal Family Systems, Life Change Psychotherapy Institute
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate, PESI, Inc.
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Professional Training Program Mind-Body Medicine Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Wash., DC
- Continual training in clinical therapy treatment, psychology and coaching methods.