| Location: |
The Couples Center PLLC
Susan R. Lager, LICSW, BCD
Portside Office Suite, 19 Bridge St., Unit 9
Kittery, ME 03904
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| Phone: |
(603) 431-7131
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| Email: |
Send email
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| Website: |
www.SusanLager.com
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| Profession: |
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
Coaching
Marriage Counseling
Relationship skills workshops
Pre-marital & Pre-divorce evaluations / plans
Consultations to professionals
Discernment Counseling
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
Couples
Remote sessions - phone or video
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| Practice Description: |
I provide a wide array of services for married and unmarried, heterosexual and same-sex partners at all stages of the coupling process. Relationships can be very difficult, but also growthful and joyous. I'm passionate about helping couples to develop necessary skills and knowledge to achieve their highest potential. I also know that not every relationship can be saved, and work with those clients who need to let go as amicably as possible. As a seasoned specialist in couples work, I also provide consultation to therapists, coaches, and other professionals who want to expand their skills in this arena.
In addition, I maintain a portion of my practice serving individual clients who may be grappling with various kinds of distress.
In 2010, I formed Couplespeak™, a division of the practice which offers products and coaching services to individuals and couples seeking personal or relationship enrichment.
You can tune into my BlogTalk Radio show, "The Couplespeak™ Relationship Forum," where I explore various topics with experts in the field of psychology. Callers can listen or join me live on the air by calling toll-free: 877-497-9046. The show airs quarterly on Wednesdays at 8:30 PM.
I also provide a series of relationship tips on my YouTube channel, "Learn To Love," as well as a monthly blog about various relationship issues on my website at www.SusanLager.com
You can find many of my published articles about relationship issues at Ezine Articles online at: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Susan_Lager
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Adjustment Disorder
Infidelity
Relationship Issues
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Anxiety
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Grief/Loss
Infertility Issues
LGBTQ Issues
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
Personality Disorders
Self-Esteem
Sexual Dysfunction
Stress Management
Women's Issues
Discernment Counseling - Certified
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Women/Feminist
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Behavioral
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eclectic
Family Systems Therapy
Feminist Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Neuropsychology
Object Relations Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychoeducation
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Transactional Analysis
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| Education: |
B.A. Psychology
CCNY, 1971
M.S.W., Fordham University, 1977
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| License #: |
NH: 202; Ma:105981; Me:LC20850; RI: ISW03488; Fl: 1510 |
| Licensed In: |
NH: LICSW; Ma: LICSW; Me: LCSW; RI: LICSW; Fl - Registered Telehealth Clinician |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Portsmouth Psychotherapy Institute, 1983
Fowler Wainwright International institute of Coaching, 2010
Doherty Relationship Institute, 2020 - Certification in Discernment Counseling |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | National Association of Social Workers | | New Hampshire Psychological Assoc. | | American Assoc. for Marriage and Family Therapy | | Maine Assoc. for Marriage and Family Therapy | | American Clinical Social Work Assoc. | | International Assoc. of Coaching | | GoodTherapy.org | | The Doherty Relationship Institute |
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| Fee Schedule: |
(All fees subject to slight increase in 2022):
Evaluations $250. (90 min.)
Individual psychotherapy $150.
Couples therapy $175.
Discernment Counseling Evaluation, 2 hours: $325:
Subsequent 90 minute DC sessions: $250. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any Indemnity Plan
Any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits)
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
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| Insurance and Billing Details: |
AnthemBCBS direct billing for individual psychotherapy - copay due at session
All self-pay and PPO plans payment due at session |
| Office Hours: |
Tuesday - Thursday: 12 - 8 PM; Fridays: 12 - 5 PM |
| Driving Directions: |
From Portsmouth traffic circle go to Route One Bypass No. toward Maine. Go over the bridge to the first traffic light on the Kittery, Maine side. Make a right onto Bridge St. and make another right into the driveway at the far end of the Condo lot on your right. Go past the residential area in front to the side, waterfront lot at Unit 9.
The entryway is on the waterfront side of the building. I'm located in office #2.
View map
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| Additional Comments: |
In late 2012 and early 2013 I published my first two books in The Couplespeak™ Series; lighthearted self help workbooks designed to help you do better in all your relationships:
"I'm Talking! Are You Listening?" Fix Communication Problems With Your Partner In No Time Flat!
"Become Relationship Smart Without A Lifetime Of Therapy"
(They are both available as paperbacks and as eBooks, and can be found on Amazon.com under "Susan Lager") |
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