Susan Folger, PhD
​Pronouns She/Her​/Hers

​Accepting new patients? Yes
Ages 18+
Appointment type: Both in-person and telehealth
Office Location:  Westerville
Masking in session: Optional (I will match what you choose to do)
Availability: Appointments typically available in 1-2 weeks

Schedule with Susan

"I work collaboratively with a person to create a therapeutic space that feels as comfortable and non-judgmental as possible. I am interested in learning about a person’s context, including their cultural identity, as I view this understanding as essential in therapy. ​My hope is a person’s therapy experience with me feels empowering for them and helps them grow in the ways they desire." 

Areas of expertise

I am a generalist by training, which means that I work with adults struggling with a range of issues, such as mood, anxiety, disordered eating, grief and loss, trauma, relationships, life transitions, emotion dysregulation, and questions about identity. Specialty areas I hold however, based on my clinical and training experiences, are listed below.

• Adjustment to life transitions
• Anxiety
• Body image
• Boundaries
• Breakup/divorce
• Childhood abuse recovery
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Emotion regulation
• Family of origin issues
• Grief/loss
• Identity development (e.g., exploring one’s gender identity or sexual orientation)
• Interpersonal violence (e.g., sexual assault)
• PTSD
• Relationship issues (not couples)
• Self care
• Self esteem
• Sexual assault recovery
• Transition to adulthood
• Trauma
• Women's issues​​

*Individual therapy only at this time; no couples/marriage counseling

Approaches/modalities

The approach I take in my work is relationally-based and from a feminist perspective. I work collaboratively with a person to create a therapeutic space that feels as comfortable and non-judgmental as possible. I am interested in learning about a person’s context, including their cultural identity, as I view this understanding as essential in therapy
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I integrate techniques and interventions from different therapy approaches that seem useful based on the person and what they are experiencing.

This often includes:

• Interpersonal-process interventions
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

​My hope is a person’s therapy experience with me feels empowering for them and helps them grow in the ways they desire.

About Dr. Folger

​I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio. I earned my M.A. in clinical psychology from the University of Dayton and my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Miami University. Much of my research during graduate school focused on increasing understanding of the impact that interpersonal violence and loss have on individuals, as well as factors that contribute to various outcomes, including distress, growth, and resiliency. 

Clinical experience

​I have trained or worked at a variety of settings, including university counseling centers, hospital-based settings, and community mental health.

Education

​Miami University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
​University of Dayton, MA in Clinical Psychology

Register and schedule

​If you are a current or former patient with anyone in our practice, please do not re-register. Call us at 614.360.2600, option 1, for assistance.
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Please allow at least 20 minutes to complete the registration and scheduling process so you are not rushed or unable to finish.  If your session does get interrupted at any point, call us at 614.360.2600, option 1. Depending on where you are in the process, your progress may not have been lost and we may be able to get you into the patient portal to finish. 

Step 1: Select Appointment
​If this provider is currently accepting new patients (check "Accepting New Patients?" at the top of the page to verify), click on their SCHEDULE button above.

1. Click "New client of  ____ - book an appointment."
2. Select from the dropdown options under Service and Telehealth to populate the calendar showing available appointments.
3. Click on date and time to hold the appointment while you register.(Appointment will be finalized after registration is complete.)

Step 2: Register and complete forms
Follow the prompts to complete each tab in the registration process. 
Click CONTINUE at the bottom of each screen to advance to the next section.
​You will be prompted to:

• Enter demographics (name, address, phone number, email, etc)
• Enter insurance information, if applicable
• Add HSA or credit card information (used for any applicable copays/fees)
• Complete consents/new patient forms

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Step 3: Confirm appointment

Step 4:  Activate your patient portal (REQUIRED)

• Click "Set up Username and Password" button on the final screen
• Enter your birthday and create a Username and Password. 
• You have now activated your patient portal, which is necessary for telehealth.
• You can log in at www.portal.therapyappointment.com

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HELP!
If you get stuck, or your session is interrupted before you finish, please call us at 614.360.2600, option 1, and we will give you access to your patient portal to finish the process.

Payment and insurance

​Visit the insurance page to verify if we accept your insurance.

Don't have insurance? Self-pay rates are available. Please call 614.360.2600, option 1, for more information. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges, if you do not have, or are not using, insurance.

Payment: HSA, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express accepted.

Contact Dr. Folger

**REMINDER**: We do NOT complete disability or FMLA paperwork, write ESA letters, complete pre-operative bariatric forms or provide ADHD testing.