Lauren Dumont, Psy.D.

Staff Psychologist

Dr. Dumont works with adults, young adults, and older adolescents. She is trained to work with a wide variety of concerns. Her primary areas of interest include but are not limited to: anxiety, depression (with a special interest in depression among men), grief, difficult family issues, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She has extensive experience working with college and graduate students, and considers this to be a fulfilling specialty area. She also has experience working within corporate settings, and enjoys helping individuals integrate wellness in both their personal and work lives. She utilizes an integrative approach to therapy including cognitive-behavioral, emotionally-focused, and interpersonal therapies. She received her doctorate from Loyola University Maryland and has worked at various outpatient settings including New York University, the University of Delaware, and Drexel University.

“I am a therapist who is genuinely and whole-heartedly myself when meeting with clients. I allow my natural warmth, humor, and caring personality to come through during therapy sessions. While seeking help may come easy for some, I know it is difficult for others. Therefore, I prioritize co-creating a comfortable environment for us to work within. I strongly believe that identifying and expressing emotions, engaging in genuine moments of connection, re-framing problematic thoughts, and building helpful skills are key ingredients to well-being. Together we will design a therapy plan that is unique for you. I truly enjoy the work that I do, and always look forward to meeting new clients!”

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Jessica Sussman, Psy.D.

Staff Psychologist

Dr. Sussman works with adults, young adults and older adolescents. Her areas of interest include: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship problems, healthy lifestyle and overall wellness. Dr. Sussman incorporates mindfulness, meditation, and body-awareness exercises into her psychotherapy model. She recently completed a 100-hour Yoga for Emotional Health & Healing certification course geared toward incorporating elements of yoga practice and philosophy into psychotherapy treatment for anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also finds value in both cognitive therapy and psychodynamic therapy and integrates these approaches based on the needs of the individual. Dr. Sussman graduated from University of Connecticut and received her doctorate from William James College, and has worked in various settings prior to KPA.

“People find themselves in therapy when their usual ways of coping are no longer helping, and they feel discouraged or out of touch with how to move forward. My goal is to help clients discover new experiences of themselves and the world around them, so that they are better equipped to tackle life stressors and setbacks when they arise. Whether the focus is on something immediate or longer-term, I help clients set reasonable and achievable goals that will move them toward the life they wish to lead. I work from a place of compassion and patience, and I encourage clients to have compassion and patience with themselves and the process.”