Online in California, New York
(Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist with over 12 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate the deeper patterns that drive emotional pain, addiction, and relationship struggles. My work focuses not only on symptom relief, but on understanding and healing the underlying experiences that shape how you think, feel, and connect with others. I am passionate about helping people get the most out of life and am committed to providing quality, individualized services to meet your specific needs. I provide Telehealth sessions in New York and California, in English and in Spanish, offering increased flexibility, convenience and privacy for sessions. Through a supportive, nonjudgmental process, we work through root causes and build skills to create meaningful, lasting change.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Languages: English, Spanish
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Schema Therapy Identifies deep-rooted negative patterns formed in childhood. It combines CBT, attachment theory, and experiential methods for change.
Approach Description: My approach is integrative and insight-oriented, combining evidence-based techniques with a deep exploration of personal history and relational patterns. Therapy is collaborative, tailored to your needs, and paced in a way that feels manageable and effective.
I believe that lasting change comes from both understanding and experience, gaining insight into why patterns exist, while also developing new ways of responding in the present. Overall, my approach is warm, non-judgmental, interactive and direct. I see myself as a guide on your journey towards wholeness, vitality, and self-acceptance. My approach is trauma-informed and incorporates cultural humility, seeking to honor all aspects of identity that contribute to your life. I provide sessions in English and Spanish.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $225
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Ranging from $165-$215 for those who qualify.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, NY state
Education & Credentials
Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy PhD
- Female
- License # NY 025448, CA 27173
- Licensed in New York, California
- Practicing Since 2013
Education: I obtained my Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, an APA accredited program. I obtained my Master’s Degree in Psychology from The City College of New York.
Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California, New York
- Online Therapy Details: Secure Video
Dr. Scotti is a licensed psychologist specializing in recovery from addiction, trauma, mood disorders and attachment disorders.
Dr. Scotti uses an integrative approach tailored to your specific needs and concerns, having extensive training in depth psychology and skills based approaches such as DBT and CBT. Dr. Scotti works with you to address the root emotional causes of your difficulties, while also teaching concrete tools and adaptive strategies to facilitate change and improve life satisfaction.
Journey Psychotherapy Services
Addiction Recovery: Recovery is more than stopping a behavior, it is understanding and addressing the external stressors and the underlying emotional pain that can drive it. Dr. Scotti provides a non-judgmental space for individuals struggling with alcohol and substance use to establish and maintain a healthier relationship to substances. Whether your goal is abstinence or harm reduction, Dr. Scotti provides evidence-based, trauma-informed, support to help you gain and maintain recovery, prevent relapse, and build a meaningful life in sobriety.
Trauma Therapy: Unresolved trauma can affect every area of life, often in ways that are hard to recognize. Therapy focuses on helping you safely process past experiences, reduce emotional reactivity, improve relationships and functioning, and restore a sense of control and safety.
Mental Health Treatment: Dr. Scotti treats a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. Together, we identify patterns and develop tools that support long-term emotional resilience.
Relationship & Attachment Dynamics: Many difficulties in relationships stem from deeply rooted patterns. Therapy can help you understand attachment styles, improve communication, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with greater awareness and confidence.