About me

Hello, and welcome to Better Help!
My name is Susan Murati, and I am Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts, and as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire. I am also a Cultural Psychologist with overseas experience.
I have over 18 years of experience in counseling. I completed my Bachelor's degree at Emmanuel College in Boston, my Master's in Public Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and my Doctorate in Psychology (Culture and Human Behavior) at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. I have treated clients with many general challenges, from trauma to family conflicts, to depression, anxiety, and ADHD, just to name a few. I also have a private practice.
I have worked with teens while working for 4 non-profit agencies, and I was a high school and college teacher for a total of about 8 years. I like working with teens, because they go through a real transition in these years. I enjoy hearing about their experiences, hopes, struggles, and dreams. I help them process their feelings, make decisions, and build an identity they can be proud of. It is important to me to connect with clients, to establish trust and warmth, and to let them know that they are not alone.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Career difficulties
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Communication problems , Family of Origin Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 19

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MA LMHC 9746

NH LCMHC 2590

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Susan Murati. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Murati is kind, gracious and down to earth. She has been supporting me after a series of traumatic events left me shattered and is helping me to put the pieces back together and recenter myself. I can actually breathe again. Thank you Susan.

Written on Sep 09, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 month

Dr. Murati was very caring and patient and would always provide exercises and resources based on our sessions.

Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

Dr. Murati has been a lifesaver for me. As a man in my 50s, I never felt comfortable talking to much about my feelings but it came natural in a very beneficial way during a therapy sessions. I learned a lot about myself and I was shown many different techniques to assist me with my worries and issues. The techniques have been affective and my life has gotten better. Dr. Murati was a good listener and gave solid useful advice. I felt very protected when I spoke with her and felt confident that she was very attentive to my situation, and paid close attention to my needs from session to session. I highly recommend her and I am so grateful for her treatment.

Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd

Excellent therapist who listens and offers great strategies!

Written on Aug 11, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders

I feel that Dr. Murati really listens and cares about my my mental health and cares very much about my improvement . She’s a fabulous listener and fabulous advisor, and I think I hit the jackpot with her. I enjoy our sessions and look forward to them. I was going to opt out of this after I signed up but before I met her, and I’m glad I didn’t.

Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I have tried to seek help from many therapists and I can say without a doubt that Dr. Murati is the best therapist I've ever met. She talks to me too so it doesn't feel as one sided, and understands and respects my beliefs, she listens well and always gives me helpful and encouraging advice. I would highly recommend her to others, albeit a bit hesitantly but only for the fear that she won't have enough time for me! Can't say enough good things about her, excellent person and all around amazing at her job. :)

Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dr. Murati has been a pleasure to work with. She's knowledgable and compassionate. She has a plethora of resources that she has provided me to help with processing trauma, mindfulness, and anxiety. Thanks!

Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Murati was so easy to talk to. She is also is very good an understanding that I need to go at my pace.

Written on Mar 04, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is awesome! She respects and listen to me.

Written on Jan 28, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

It’s being great getting a therapist I can relate to on many levels

Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr. Murati shows empathy, is knowledgeable, and a great mental health professional.

Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Dr. Murati is an absolute gem. I honestly wouldn't have continued participating in therapy without having her as my therapist

Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

She’s very sweet & very nice. It was lovely having an outside ear to help me through my difficult time.

Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

She is really caring and proactive which I really appreciate and need.

Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

I'm so happy that Dr. Murati and I were matched! I can't explain it, but it's as if she's someone I knew and she knew me, before meeting through teencounseling.com. She's a Kindred Spirit and is extremely supportive and has a deep understanding of how I'm feeling and always shows me ways to deal with my feelings, that hadn't occurred to me.
Her breadth of knowledge and her ability to relate to you in any situation you may be dealing with is warm, empathetic and grounded. I can't reccomend her enough!

I have also reccomended teencounseling.com to my friends who are struggling and need someone who will listen.

Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 3 months

She was helpful and provided me the support me and my son in a way to bring us to a happier/calmer place.

Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd

I was been to alot and since I started my therapy I feel more confident i lorn to control my feeling and reaction I’m so thankful for Dr.Murati’s for all advice

Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties

Excellent

Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Great person. Very caring, and supportive. Understands my needs, and focuses on how to meet them.

Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Great therapist! Helped me see things that were cloudy for me prior to our sessions and we connected. No more than 7 sessions and I felt a lot better about my life. Thank you Ms. Susan!

Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

So far, I have had great experiences with Dr. Murati. Dr. Murati listens to understand, and responds thoughtfully. I can tell that Dr. Murati is very experienced in her practice and field. Personally, I enjoy doing “homework” with materials (worksheets, book chapters) that Dr. M sends to me because it gives me more independent time to reflect on my experiences. I am looking forward to continuing my sessions with Dr. M.

Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Wonderful woman who has helped me deeply. I highly recommend Dr. Murati to anyone who needs support/ help

Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She is AMAZING! She has helped me out so much in the last 2 months, and I can't express the gratitude I have for her enough. She completely understands what I'm going through, and has helped me remember who I am and what I'm worth. I owe her for the ability to move forward with my life instead of feeling like I am confined to where I was when I started talking to her.

Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

I've only had a few sessions with Dr. Murati but she's done amazing exercises with me and already helped me find ways to work on improving my mentality and negativity. I would reccomend her and better health to anyone and everyone. Especially my fellow adhd brains where typical methods of therapy are very non adhd friendly, the chat/message features have been a key asset, allowing me to brain dump ahead of time and Dr. Murati to give me a kind word of encouragement and prep for our next session. Plus all the reminders via text and app notification! I honestly feel like I'm getting so much out of my sessions already. Again, teencounseling.com and Dr. Murati both, 10/10 would reccomend.

Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 7 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I've had a few different therapists before, and Dr. Murati is my favorite. She's been a great help when I have real issues in my life, but also helps me with general self-improvement. It has been very eye-opening, and I am in a much better place than when I started therapy!

Written on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks

Dr. Murati is kind, respectful, compassionate, and uses tools to help me work on my goals and move forward with my life. I just started with her recently and already have more peace and joy in my life! I value our sessions, her expertise, and her compassionate support!

Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd

Dr. Murati is a VERY nice lady. She listens to all of my problems, tells me the best way to cope with them with productive techniques, and gives me very good advice on what I should do. I really enjoy speaking with Dr. Murati.

Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

The first meeting was excellent! I felt heard and valued, Dr. Murati is encouraging, respectful, and very responsive. I highly recommend her as a competent service provider, very knowledgeable.

Written on Jul 13, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks

Dr. Susan Murati is , in my opinion, the perfect counselor for me. She is professional and compassionate. I appreciate both her expertise and her faith , as well as her sense of humor. I would definitely recommend her to other clients.

Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse

Dr. Murati is fabulous! Extremely knowledgeable, uses a wide range of therapeutic tools, listens warmly, kindly, and with understanding! A true gem!

Work with me!