Susan Esserman

Perinatal Mental Health, Complex Pregnancies, Complex Trauma, Reproductive Loss, TFMR, Birth Trauma, and Perinatal/Neonatal & Pediatric Palliative Care

Susan Esserman, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey and New York specializing in perinatal mental health and the complex emotional experiences that can accompany pregnancy, birth, postpartum, fertility, loss, and reproductive challenges. With over 25 years of experience, Susan brings a compassionate, individualized approach to her work with women and families navigating both expected and unexpected life transitions.
She has a particular passion for working with complex trauma and complex reproductive histories, including infertility, miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, infant loss, birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in the belief that each person’s experience is unique. She draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, to help clients process difficult experiences, develop greater understanding and self-compassion, and move forward with greater confidence.
Susan also has a special interest in perinatal and pediatric palliative care and bereavement support. She provides in-person and tele-health therapy to clients in New Jersey and New York.