Suzanne Mahaney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 26 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She is deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate emotional challenges with greater resilience, insight, and connection.
Suzanne earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, and her Master’s in Education with a concentration in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. she has worked across a wide variety of clinical settings — including community mental health centers, in-
Suzanne Mahaney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 26 years of
experience providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to children,
adolescents, and adults. She is deeply committed to helping individuals and families
navigate emotional challenges with greater resilience, insight, and connection.
Suzanne earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Meredith College in
Raleigh, North Carolina, and her Master’s in Education with a concentration in
Clinical Counseling from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Since 1993,
she has worked across a wide variety of clinical settings — including community
mental health centers, in-home family therapy, substance abuse programs, and
outpatient care — offering a wealth of perspective and practical knowledge.
home family therapy, substance abuse programs, and outpatient care — offering a wealth of perspective and practical knowledge.
Her clinical approach draws from multiple evidence-based modalities, including:
Her clinical approach draws from multiple evidence-based modalities, including:
Family Systems Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
At Integrated Psychiatric Services (IPS), Suzanne plays an essential role in
delivering coordinated, high-quality mental health care. Her work is amplified by the
IPS model’s collaborative, interdisciplinary structure, which allows her to:
Closely partner with psychiatric providers to align therapy and medication management
Offer timely, integrated support for clients and families navigating complex diagnoses
Contribute to holistic care plans that reflect both emotional and medical considerations
Provide continuity and depth of care across changing life stages and clinical needs
Suzanne’s presence on the IPS team brings both steadiness and creativity. Her
ability to establish trust, clarify goals, and tailor therapeutic interventions ensures
clients feel both supported and empowered.
Whether supporting a teen through academic pressures or helping a family rebuild
after trauma, Suzanne brings warmth, wisdom, and a genuine commitment to
helping her clients move forward with strength and hope.
Originally from eastern North Carolina, Suzanne relocated to Georgia 14 years ago
with her husband and three daughters. Outside of her clinical work, she volunteers
with Braveheart Bulliez, a local canine rescue group, and is a proud advocate for
animal welfare — as well as the devoted mom of four rescue pups.