The Supervision Training Program is an innovative one-year practicum meeting once per month which provides experienced supervisors and those interested in psychotherapy supervision with a background in the theory and practice of supervision from a psychodynamic perspective.This program counts toward the 20-hour coursework requirement that the State Board of Social Work Examiners mandates for LCSW's to supervise LMSW's.  Whether provided in an Institute setting, an agency, an academic setting, or in private practice, good supervision is essential to the growth of the supervisor and supervisee, the functioning of the setting, and the betterment of the profession. The Supervision Training Program addresses that need with dynamic, practical coursework relevant to mental health professionals. 

For further information, contact Susan Masluk, LCSW, at SMasluk@Comcast.net or 732- 747-1331. 

I enthusiastically am looking forward to joining the CCPNJ community.  In 2009, I completed a two- year program in contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy in New York.  The experience of discussing theory and clinical work was both stimulating and rewarding, catalyzing my development both personally and professionally.  I am eager to have the opportunity to continue training and make new connections within the CCPNJ community.  

 I graduated in 1996 with a Masters in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University and then in 1998 with an MSW  from Loyola University of Chicago's School of Social Work.  I began my career as a school social worker in a middle school and was fortunate that the district was very supportive of the emotional health of both the students and faculty.  One of my supervisors at this school had analytic training and her guidance and influence helped to shape my thinking about how psychodynamic thinking can be a helpful way of working.  I worked at this school for several years and had the opportunity to work with various mental health issues within the school and community at large.

Upon relocating to NJ, I worked at a community counseling center working with adults, adolescents, children and couples.  I dealt with an array of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and substance abuse.  During my training at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, I worked in their psychotherapy clinic, working exclusively with adults.  I have facilitated community workshops in the community covering the subjects of emotional eating, self-esteem as well as prenatal support.  In 2008, I started a private practice in Montclair, and for the past six years have been working primarily with adults, but also with older adolescents and some couples as well.

On a personal note, when I am not working, I am caring for my 3 children, ages 12, 9 and 2 ½ and spending time with my husband. I have spent many hours this summer watching my son's Little League baseball games and eating ice cream.

I am looking forward to getting to know you this September at the brunch and beyond!  

I primarily work with adults and geriatrics.  In my geriatric work, I do home visits and work collaboratively with a geriatric psychiatrist.  I have fifteen years of social work experience in the field of aging.  I trained in gestalt therapy at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy in New York City from 2005-2008 and was awarded a certificate as a qualified gestalt therapist.  I also completed the one year program in modern psychoanalysis at the Academy of Clinical & Applied Psychoanalysis in Livingston, New Jersey.  Additionally, I studied with Harville Hendrix for one week at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York.  I published my final paper for gestalt training in the International Journal of Integrative Psychotherapy in 2011.  It is entitled, "A Gentler Gestalt Therapy: On Reducing Stimulation In Adult Survivors of Abuse."

For fun, I enjoy spending time with my dog, playing ice hockey in a men's league, playing jazz saxophone, hiking, and mountain biking.

I am excited to be part of the CPPNJ community. 

I obtained a B.S. in psychology from East Stroudsburg University. Then, I continued my education at Temple University, obtaining my MSW degree.  While attending graduate school at night, I worked at a community outreach program serving the homeless mentally ill population.  As I worked in the outreach program, I discovered a strong interest in being involved in treatment rather than in administration. Later, I worked in an inpatient setting, first treating patients who were involuntarily committed and, later those who were voluntary.  During this time, I obtained my LCSW. After five years of inpatient work, I transitioned to outpatient programs as a primary therapist at Princeton House, GenPsych, and Somerset Medical Center.  During this time, I started my private practice, which has grown into my full-time job.  In my private practice, I work with adults with trauma histories, anxiety disorders and mood disorders. 

I have an interest in how transference and countertransference impact the therapeutic process.  Further, I have gained an interest in the "second" conversation that is taking place in the therapeutic process.  These curiosities have been the catalyst in starting my pursuit of the certificate in modern psychoanalysis. 

On a personal note, I've been married for nine years and have a four year-old daughter.  My wife is also a therapist at a local mental health agency.  My other interests include automotives, documentaries/independent films and tennis.