About Dr. Susan Orenstein

Susan Orenstein, Ph.D. is a licensed Psychologist with a private practice in Cary, NC, conveniently located at the intersection of Kildaire Farm Rd. and Cary Parkway and a new office in Chapel Hill, NC..  Dr. Orenstein earned a B.A. in Psychology from Brown University, a Masters is Counseling from Georgia State University, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 1998.  She is a professional member of the American Psychological Association since 1992 and the North Carolina Psychological Association since 1998.  She has also received advanced training in Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Couples Communication, Marital and Family Therapy, Family Mediation, and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).  (More about my approach)

She has also created specialized services for older teens and young adults, recognizing the particular struggles of this age group. In her "College-Bound for Success" program, Dr. Orenstein helps these emerging adults set meaningful goals, handle responsibility, improve their confidence, communicate effectively, maintain family ties, and manage their stress more effectively.  Dr. Orenstein has been conducting workshops for over ten years on topics such as optimism, student success, family transitions, healthy marriages, interpersonal relationships, work-life balance, and procrastination.  She has also created a resource, The Ultimate Organizer for College Life, that have been given by corporations, State School Systems, parents, grandparents, and friends as graduation gifts to their high school seniors.

Dr. Orenstein provides consultation and counseling to individuals and couples struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, insomnia, overwhelming stress, anger management difficulties, self destructive behaviors and relationship concerns. She has extensive experience working with couples, offering pre-marital and couples counseling to help couples improve their communication skills, adjust to life transitions (e.g., new baby), rebuild trust after an affair, and develop more affection and intimacy in their relationships. (More about couples counseling)  On a personal note, Dr. Orenstein values her own marriage of nineteen years, and recognizes the delicate juggling act of balancing marriage, family and work.

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