Gottman Referral Network

About

Susan Patrick, Psy.D is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her Master’s degree is from California Institute of Integral Studies in Counseling Psychology, (1986) and her Psy.D is from the University of Northern Colorado. Susan has worked in the public sector in community mental health, elementary, secondary and university settings, on Native American Indian reservations, and as a drug clinic manager, prior to working in private practice.

Susan is a Certified Gottman Therapist and utilizes the Gottman Method Couples therapy interventions, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She completed EFT externship, is trained in EMDR and has experience working with individuals with medical concerns, and with chaotic family and trauma backgrounds. Susan assists couples with developing more satisfying communication, increasing/rekindling fondness and admiration, and deepening emotional connection. She teaches couples specific ways to address past regrettable incidents and to soften and manage current conflict.

Dr. Patrick is a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor, and long term meditator. She also provides workshops and consultation to public and private agencies on decreasing stress/bringing mindfulness into the workplace.

Special populations

LBGTQ and Allies welcome