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My name is Sue Foley and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Mashpee, Massachusetts and work with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults, seniors, and couples. I specialize in addiction, alcoholism, depression, anxiety, stress, marriage, communication, and grief issues, primarily using Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
My approach
My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities help me and the client build a shared understanding of their reality, and allow us to work together to create a path forward.
My focus
I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults, couples, and seniors who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and the related pressures that arise, as well as those struggling from past issues that may continue to burden them. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and alcoholism/addictions. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and heal from past burdens, working with them to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves, heal, move forward, and develop a more positive outlook on life.
My communication style
My communication style is calm, personable, open, and interactive. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen and create a safe, non-judgmental space during each session.
My journey to mental healthcare
I decided to become a therapist because I have always been drawn to wanting to help people. From as far back as I can remember, I've taken on a helping role, be it as a trusted family member, loyal friend, or professional confidant. My interest and love for this work grew from there. Life can be difficult, and it's always been important to me for people to know they're not alone and there is help out there for them. I enjoy helping individuals overcome their struggles and become the best versions of themselves.
My goals for you
My approach to goal setting with clients is all about working together to define what you want to accomplish in our time together. This often starts by building trust between us, and getting comfortable with what it means to be in therapy. Over time, we’ll work together to set goals and track your progress.
My first session with you
What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend the majority of our time talking about how you’ve been feeling recently, and me asking questions to better understand some of what brought you to therapy. The first session is about us building an initial connection and helping us get a sense of where we should go from there. Each individual is different, and I like to make sure we're a good fit and want to work collaboratively to find the right path moving forward.
