Sue E. Ryder, LMSW, CAADC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

• Outpatient Therapist since 1997
• Presenter, Therapist and Group Facilitator for Trauma Recovery Program
• Addiction Therapist at Western Michigan University
• Allegan Community Mental Health Therapist

• MSW, Western Michigan University, 1997
• BS, Western Michigan University 1988

Feeling understood, safe and respected in my presence is a critical aspect of my relationship with you. Life transitions and unresolved experiences or trauma can be a challenge for growth and change. Therapy can offer a new perspective and collaborative process to support growth. Patterns can be transformed through focused listening, reflective processing, and understanding experiential responses. This transformation can provide a more authentic and satisfying life experience.

I use an integrated approach incorporating attachment theory, trauma recovery, and other models of treatment based on the client’s needs. I have extensive experience with trauma, addictions (substance and behavioral), grief and loss, life transitions, and the aging process.

• Professional Consultants and Clinicians
• Contemplative Dialogue Leader