Accepted insurance & self-pay

Susan accepts 31 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Harvard Pilgrim

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Magellan

Mass General Brigham (Optum)

Medicare Massachusetts

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

Tufts Health Plan

Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$240

first session

$195

subsequent sessions

About Susan

Sue Shearer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has worked as a social worker in the Framingham community for over 30 years, helping countless parents and children impacted by trauma, substance issues, mental health issues, and domestic violence. Sue is known for her positive energy, creativity, and compassion. She is easy to talk to, interactive, and likely to share a laugh or two in sessions. Sue will work with you to find your strengths and build upon them to help you move forward through your life challenges.

Sue is a holistic practitioner with a focus on wellness and the mind-body-spirit connection. She will collaborate with you to address your treatment needs through a variety of therapeutic modalities (CBT, EFT, solution-focused, mindfulness). Sue is also a registered yoga teacher and is happy to offer some techniques for anxiety and depression if you are interested.

It can be scary to reach out for help, but Sue will provide you with a safe and welcoming experience. She considers it a privilege to work with you and looks forward to helping you begin to feel better.

"One thing I have learned in my 30+ year career of helping people is that we are all more alike than we are different. I look forward to meeting you and maybe even sharing a laugh or two along the way. "

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnger Management, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Grief, Divorce, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Life Transition, Self Esteem, Coping Skills

ApproachesStrength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Positive Psychology