Linda, a parent

I first met Susan when I brought my 16 year old daughter, a junior in High School to her. My daughter was anorexic and emotionally and socially in a bad place. It was quite a scary time for our family and I interviewed several therapists before choosing Susan. I knew she was the right one from my very first meeting with her. After two years of weekly therapy, my daughter now is a healthy, confident, and happy freshman in college. Susan was brilliant! She gave our daughter the tools to deal with difficult life situations, including family dynamics, academics and peer social pressures. Susan was caring and candid, insightful, and nurturing. Susan was life changing!! I could not be more grateful for her healing my daughter and teaching her life's skills that she will take with her forever. I cannot find the words for my gratitude.

Melanie, a former patient

The darkness of an eating disorder is indescribable. In the pit of it, during high school, college and then some time afterwards, I was absolutely certain that I would never, ever be normal around food. I was certain that I would never not be tortured by my body and I was certain that my life would be forever marred by this struggle. Change seemed possible for other people but not me. And then I fortuitously found Susan. I had always been skeptical about therapy. But the depth of my sessions with Susan cannot be summarized. She does not just passively listen but actively engages and responds. She taught me radical self acceptance.

She taught me creative forms of self expression that gave me confidence when I had none and were the rock upon which my recovery was build. She gave me concrete tools that have become a regular part of my life. It is truly a miracle to me that I live now, and have for years, completely free of the torment of an eating disorder and I owe that to Susan. I still use the tools that she gave me in my career and my journey through womanhood. As a mother now of daughters, I am forever grateful for her influence in my life, which has allowed me to be fully present for my girls and to experience joy that I never thought possible.

— Melanie, a former patient

Nancy, a parent

In early 2010, my husband and I made what may have turned out to the most important, luckiest good decision in our family’s life: We selected Susan Schrott to be the primary psychotherapist for our then-12-year-old daughter, who had developed anorexia nervosa. Nearly 7 years later, our daughter has recovered fully and is thriving as a college student, though she still has – and will continue to have –weekly therapeutic sessions with Susan.

Though “it takes a village” to enable a person to recover, you might say that Susan Schrott was the mayor. Susan Schrott has a rare combination of talents and skills that have been extraordinarily valuable to our daughter’s therapy: Susan is highly collaborative; facilitating coordinated planning and treatment decisions with my husband and me, along with our daughter’s pediatrician, psychiatrist, and nutritionist. And as our daughter become healthier and closer to adulthood, involving her as a member of the team.

Susan is superbly skilled as a therapist. She brings both deep experience in the science and practice of ED therapy and at the same time a distinctive set of complementary skills in meditation, yoga and the visual and practical arts. This rounds out the patient/client experience to be able to not only get well but embrace and enjoy the wonders of life. Susan is no-nonsense. She is warm but no pushover. She is fiercely dedicated to the health and well being of her patients, and this is evident in everything – her adherence to commitments, her proactive engagement with the team, and her availability outside of “business hours.”

Having a child suffering from a life-threatening illness is terrifying. Susan Schrott stewarded us through very difficult times, gave us clear benchmarks, told us when it was “time” for residential care, and flexed as we adjusted the team over time. And she enabled our daughter to look forward to a full, happy and healthy life. Susan is a best partner a parent with a sick child can have.

Benita Quakenbush-Roberts Ph.D., Founder, Owner and CEO Avalon Hills

“Susan Schrott demonstrates strong clinical expertise in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, as well as other psychological disorders and emotional problems. She is appropriately trained to effectively utilize various treatment modalities resulting in positive outcomes with her patients. I can personally speak to her effectiveness as we have shared mutual clients over the years. Susan works collaboratively with other professionals and she believes strongly in building a reciprocal and supportive relationship with her colleagues and members of the community. Our staff often comment about Susan's extraordinary passion and commitment to her patients and they enjoy working with her due to her professionalism and effectiveness.”

— Benita Quakenbush-Roberts Ph.D., Founder, Owner and CEO Avalon Hills,
An eating disorder treatment center providing eating disorder programs for teens and adult women suffering from bulimia and anorexia

Lisa, a Westchester parent

Susan Schrott has been a true blessing to my daughter and my family. When we met Susan, our bright, promising child was slipping into frightening territory—depression, falling grades, social conflicts, an eating disorder. My husband and I had no guideposts for this unexpected chapter. Susan provided them. Kind and practical at the same time, her guidance helped us all get quickly to what needed to be done. Today, my daughter is thriving—she’s happy, ïs eating and living healthily, getting along well with other kids and doing wonderfully in school. It’s not an exaggeration to say that in my heart I thank Susan Schrott every day for the well-being of my beautiful child.

Jessica, a Westchester parent

Susan Schrott has been the most effective therapist for treatment of my daughter. When she began with Susan, my daughters eating disorder was quite severe with behaviors that were difficult for any parent to manage. Through her effective style, Susan was able to give the support to our daughter that she needed and led her to a successful recovery, which to date, remains strong after 2 years. I am grateful for her comprehensive approach, her forthrightness, and her incredible skills which has helped not only our daughter, but myself as well. I highly recommend Susan for any person dealing with serious eating disorders.

An Anonymous Parent

Walking out, Emily said, "I love going to Susan; we should go more often, not just when we have a problem"

Thank you!