Suhailey is a clinical supervisor and manages the associate therapist training program at BeWELL.
Suhailey fully believes in every individual’s ability to heal from traumas and access untapped strength that can aid in overcoming adversities. Whether you need help adjusting to life changes, managing the symptoms of depression or anxiety, or are simply interested in better understanding the roots of certain behaviors, you should know that hope and healing are within reach.
Suhailey takes an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing techniques from different orientations to best suit your unique needs. She has received additional training in Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method for Relationships, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma and other distressing life experiences. Being active in the field for over a decade, she has experience working in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, chemical dependency treatment centers, behavioral clinics, and universities.
In addition to working in private practice, Suhailey teaches graduate level counseling courses at her alma mater, Hunter College, feeling privileged and humbled to play a positive role in shaping future counselors. She is passionate about helping students and new clinicians overcome the stress that can plague college years and beyond, providing the right balance of challenge, support, and critical reflection. Her leadership roles in academia and the mental health field require her to stay on top of current therapeutic research and evidence-based practices, constantly refining her own clinical approach and fostering inclusive spaces with empathy and insight.
Being a first generation American and Afro Latina woman, Suhailey recognizes that differences can exist beneficially. She understands the unique stressors that can come with balancing personal identity, family expectations, societal pressures, and mental health. Her approach is rooted in cultural sensitivity, empathy, and deep respect for your lived experiences. Suhailey considers it a privilege to join you on your journey to growth, learning and self-actualization.
You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out, and let’s start the conversation.
