Susanna Carew, Psy.D.

Dr. Carew is a licensed clinical psychologist in New Jersey, with over 25 years of experience in the mental health sector. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Computer Science from Oberlin College in 1995, followed by a Master of Science in Group Counseling & Organizational Dynamics from Drexel University in 1998. In 2007, she obtained both a Master of Science and a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her predoctoral internship took place at the Center for Family Services, and she completed her post-doctoral training at Rutgers University - University Correctional Healthcare.

Dr. Carew embarked on her career in mental health at 19, serving as a camp counselor for children with behavioral disturbances in West Chester, PA. After completing her college education, she became a residential counselor at the Devereux Foundation in Malvern, PA, before pursuing graduate studies. After earning her master's degree, she started her psychotherapy career as a staff clinician with Community Treatment Solutions (now part of Legacy Treatment Services) and later worked at an adult partial care program in Pennsauken, NJ. Following her post-doctoral training at Rutgers UCHC, Dr. Carew worked as a Forensic Mental Health Clinician, providing crisis management, counseling, and evaluation services to incarcerated youth in secure care facilities and community programs within the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission. She also delivered trauma-based training sessions to custody, education, and social service staff in the JJC.

After a decade with Rutgers and in youth corrections, Dr. Carew achieved her lifelong ambition of establishing a mental health group practice. Together with her husband, Scott, she founded Emerge Behavioral Health in 2018. With experience in community mental health and youth and adult corrections, Dr. Carew recognized the importance of integrating trauma-informed case conceptualization and treatment into her practice—an approach she advocates and encourages among all staff at Emerge Behavioral Health.

Dr. Carew is a board member of the South Jersey Psychological Association, where she also serves as program chair. She is affiliated with both the New Jersey Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. Outside of her professional commitments, she and her husband have two adult children, along with two dogs, and a cat. In her leisure time, Dr. Carew enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, and attending music and stand-up comedy events. She is a passionate supporter of the Phillies and Philadelphia Union and is a member of the Philly Pops Chorus.

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