Client Stories

 

“Susan and I have worked together for several years. I’ve experienced her coaching firsthand and often refer clients who I think will benefit from her broad background and knowledge. Susan is deeply intuitive, compassionate and caring. The experience and mastery she brings to her practice is rarely seen in a coach. I’m deeply grateful that Susan chooses to share her gifts with the world".

Cindy Connors, Clarity Coaching, Certified Professional Coach

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“Dr. Lord’s warm, caring approach has helped me immensely over the years. She has been a reliable and grounded presence in my life, paying deep attention to my experience in a wise and nurturing way.  Her guidance was essential in my navigating a prolonged bout with depression as a young man. I’m grateful that she framed our relationship as a collaboration, which allowed me eventually to maintain stability and balance on my own. I am so thankful for her perspective, her patience, and how she has shaped my understanding of suffering and healing.” S.

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“Susan Lord is an exceptionally warm and wise healing practitioner.  She brings wide-ranging healthcare knowledge and deep experience into a focused, holistic approach for each individual she works with.  Susan will work together with you as your partner in your healing, and you will feel at ease and trusting in her skillful, compassionate presence.”

Mary Dino, LCSW-R, Trauma Specialist

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“Over the last 2 years, under Susan’s guidance, I have changed who I am and how I look at life. She taught me how to feel my emotions without getting stuck in them and how to find a place of love and gratitude in myself, which has helped me grow spiritually.   She has taught me to be self-reflective and to look at difficult situations from the long-term perspective of what would be the “greatest good” and to speak and act with that in mind. I have done a lot of work on myself and now I am aware of how powerful I am. I am careful of the words I use and the actions I take, and I know I can bring about change in the world. My friends and family have noticed this wonderful change in me.” D.

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“What you can expect to get from working with Susan is clarity. She helps you to address problems, confusion and distress that come up in all our lives - and find ways to work things out.  She doesn't give advice but draws out from you the answers and the steps you need to take. She does this with very careful listening.  Her great skill is in pinpointing which part of what you tell her is the best piece to focus on. Her approach is warm and non-judgmental. She can be very serious but also humorous; talking to her is very easy, even about painful things.  She's been an invaluable help to me as a long-term therapist, but also for one or two sessions when I’m looking for insight and guidance about a particular issue.” C.

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“Working with Susan Lord over the years has been one of the most important parts of my health and wellness journey. She listens carefully, offering her experience and leaving me feeling hopeful. Struggling with chronic anxiety over the years, I found I could trust Susan's guidance because her holistic approach is grounded in her expertise in western medicine.   She is more than a health professional; she is a healer. I have learned so much about ways I can help myself by making small adjustments to my diet, sleep, and patterns of self-talk. I recommend Susan ten-fold and in fact, I need to have a tune-up session with her soon. To me, she's a lifelong member of my team." S.

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“Susan’s deep listening and supportive feedback helped me to see patterns in my thinking that were causing barriers to my overall sense of well-being. I have a history of trauma and Susan helped me to recognize and free myself from the inner critic that was holding me back.”  A.

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“I just turned 80 and for the first time in my life, find myself alone. I asked Susan to help me with this transition, healing some issues from my past in preparation for who knows what! I have a strong intellect and Susan suggested I cultivate living more from my heart. It was through working with my dreams that I gave voice to my heart and BIG emotions. I call the insights that my dreams illuminate, my “watershed moments”—realizations that have shaken me to the core, freeing me to connect more deeply with friends and family, to focus on my spirituality and to recreate my life from a place of expanded awareness.” K.

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"Susan was there for me when I was in deep grief, after losing my brother to a mental health tragedy. Her generous listening, sensitivity, and insightful sharing helped me move through the most challenging period of my life. She encouraged me to express my feelings through the creative activities I loved—storytelling, writing, music and movement—as well as taught me new practices like QiGong, mindfulness, and self-awareness to help me make meaning of my loss.   With her unique blend of experiences and skills, she helped me identify the unhelpful patterns that could have kept me stuck and inspired in me the courage to make small changes that have impacted my life in big ways. Now, years later, I continue to be grateful and inspired by her caring.” K.

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“I am so thankful for the time that I have spent with Susan, attending her LifeSchool Program for Educators. When my intuition told me that it was time to work on myself and focus on me I could not have found a better guide to trust. Susan radiates an energy that makes participants feel safe and uplifted- inspired to practice new skills like meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, QiGong, yoga, and breath work.  Her peaceful, intentional approach to her own life is inspiring and motivating. Classes with Susan were an invaluable investment in the quality of my daily life, balancing my teaching and family life with a lighter spirit.”  A.

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“Susan has been a powerful asset in my life. She helped me move from fear to courage, doing the work necessary to leave a debilitating and painful marriage of many years. She champions the best parts of me, keeping me moving forward. I am very grateful for her wise and steadfast support- it is priceless.”  D.

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“Speaking with Susan feels like you are receiving the most comforting hug ever! She is the most attentive person I have ever met. Susan truly listens to each and every word spoken, reflects on it, and shares her inspirational thoughts. Even on tough days when I do not feel like sharing or talking, I leave my sessions with Susan feeling 100% better and like I can take on the world!” A.