Susan Pesha, LMSW (she/her) received her graduate degree from Wayne State University. Prior to joining Lotus, she was a psychiatric social worker with a large health care organization for over 20 years. She has also worked for Oakland County providing emergent mental health screenings, as well as mental health care in the child welfare system.
Susan has had the privilege to work with diverse populations assisting individuals and families with a range of concerns to include: depression, mood disorders, acute and chronic anxiety, adjustment concerns, trauma, grief, and loss. She is skilled in crisis intervention.
Susan utilizes evidence based modalities, with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic alliance and a healing space that is affirming, supportive, and strength based. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and person centered.