Suzanne Maggio, LCSW 15245

 "Life is challenging. Over the course of my career, I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to witness profound growth in my clients, students and colleagues. Resilience humbles me. We are stronger than we realize."

My Story

In 2019, I walked the 500 mile pilgrimmage across the north of Spain known as the Camino de Santiago. On the morning of May 31, I laced up my hiking boots, and set out alone on a journey that would change my life. As I walked from Sant Jean Pied de Port across the French Pyrennes, through lush green vineyards and dry, sun soaked plains, I learned that life is lived in moments, one step at a time.

The Camino is a metaphor for life. While there was indeed joy in walking across Spain, many of those steps were also difficult. On my first night, I was robbed as I slept, along with a number of my fellow pilgrims. I developed blisters so painful that I was not sure I could continue. There were many hellos and goodbyes, and while I met people who would become my Camino family, I also struggled with loneliness as I learned, perhaps for the first time in my life, what it meant to be comfortable in my own skin.

It is these lessons and others that I bring into my therapy. The knowledge that life is a struggle. That we must face it step by step. And the wisdom that comes when we lean into the discomfort, and learn to grow. Life is a journey, taken step by step.

Who Am I?

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years experience in private practice and various non profit organizations in Marin , Sonoma and Mendocino counties. I've worked with children, adolescents, adults and families, in schools and community agencies as a therapist, social worker, clinical program manager, supervisor and executive director. In addition to my clinical practice, I teach psychology, social work and counseling at Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University. One of the things I'm most proud of is that I've had the opportunity to train hundreds of therapists over the course of my career and watch them develop in their professional capacity. In addition to my clinical work I am also a writer who has written two books. I am an avid sports fan, love to cook and travel and I'm the proud mother of two young men.

Would You Like to Learn More?

Therapy can be a place to look at those difficult moments in life. To look deeply at oneself and clarify values, wishes and desires that allow a life more in more in alignment with your true self. It is a place to move from judgement to curiosity, towards self-acceptance and making peace with yourself and others. In my clinical work I help clients find the courage to keep going through life’s difficult moments.

I am licensed by the State of California and see clients virtually, through a confidential, Tele-Health practice. I offer a free, 20 minute consultation to allow us to learn more about each other and see if working together is a fit. If you’re ready to make the changes you desire and are looking for someone to support you, send me message. I look forward to meeting you.