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About Susan Ann Varady, Ph.D.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Susan Ann Varady graduated cum laude from Princeton University where she majored in History,
completed the pre-veterinary medicine program, earned her certificate in Hellenic Studies, and was
captain of the equestrian team. Upon graduation she conducted research in adolescent social phobia
at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. She completed her
doctoral training at George Mason University in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She trained
at Georgetown University, George Washington University, and community agencies in the area.
After earning her Ph.D., Dr. Varady worked as a senior clinician at the Western Psychiatric Institute
and Clinic – part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She was the director of residency
psychotherapy training, a lead clinician at the adult mood and anxiety intensive outpatient program,
and a clinical evaluator for a research study examining interpersonal functioning in Borderline
Personality Disorder. Dr. Varady also conducted “Entering the Ministry” evaluations for the
Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute.
Dr. Varady’s training and past experience covers a wide variety of patients, settings, and modalities.
She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, group, and family
therapy. She has conducted a variety of psychological assessments, performed psychology research
and consultation, and frequently engages in outreach activities.
In March 2005 Dr. Varady began her independent practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition
to her clinical work, she was a faculty member at the Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training
from 2006 - 2009. As a member of the faculty, she provided group and individual supervision and
taught courses including Diagnosis and Transference Phenomena. Dr. Varady has also served as a
consultant for the Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center, also in Charlotte, NC. In July 2009,
Dr. Varady relocated her practice to Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Varady is currently studying at the
Psychoanalytic Education Center of the Carolinas to deepen her theoretical knowledge and sharpen her
psychotherapeutic skills. In addition, she is a psychotherapy supervisor for psychiatry residents at
UNC. Dr. Varady serves as the chair of the program committee for the NC Psychoanalytic Society
and is a member of the society's board.
ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
National Register of Health Service Providers (Psychologist #51885)
American Psychological Association (APA)
North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA)
North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society (Chair of Program Committee and Board Member)
APA Division of Psychoanalysis (Division 39)
APA Division 39 Section on Women, Gender, and Psychoanalysis (Section III)
Psychoanalytic Education Center of the Carolinas
Psychotherapy Supervisor to Psychiatry Residents, University of North Carolina
Adjunct Assistant Faculty, Department of Psychiatry, UNC School of Medicine
LICENSURE INFORMATION:
NC Psychologist Lic#3062
PA Psychologist Lic#PS015468 (inactive status)
NC Health Services Provider - Psychologist (HSP-P)
PAST WORK AND TRAINING SETTINGS:
Faculty, Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training, Charlotte, NC
Consultant, Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center, Charlotte, NC
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Senior Clinician, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute
APA Division 39 Section III Board Member
National Institute of Sports (NIS) - Register of Sports Professionals
The George Washington University Counseling Center
Georgetown University Psychiatric and Counseling Service
Arlington County Community Mental Health Center
Arlington County Juvenile and Family Court Services
Alexandria Community Mental Health Center
George Mason University Psychological Clinic
Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Community Health Awareness Council, Mountain View, CA
EDUCATION:
Princeton University, AB, Cum Laude in History, Certificate in Hellenic Studies (1995)
College of Notre Dame, MA, Psychology (Counseling) (1997)
George Mason University, Ph.D., Psychology (Clinical) (2002)
Susan Ann Varady graduated cum laude from Princeton University where she majored in History,
completed the pre-veterinary medicine program, earned her certificate in Hellenic Studies, and was
captain of the equestrian team. Upon graduation she conducted research in adolescent social phobia
at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. She completed her
doctoral training at George Mason University in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She trained
at Georgetown University, George Washington University, and community agencies in the area.
After earning her Ph.D., Dr. Varady worked as a senior clinician at the Western Psychiatric Institute
and Clinic – part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She was the director of residency
psychotherapy training, a lead clinician at the adult mood and anxiety intensive outpatient program,
and a clinical evaluator for a research study examining interpersonal functioning in Borderline
Personality Disorder. Dr. Varady also conducted “Entering the Ministry” evaluations for the
Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute.
Dr. Varady’s training and past experience covers a wide variety of patients, settings, and modalities.
She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, group, and family
therapy. She has conducted a variety of psychological assessments, performed psychology research
and consultation, and frequently engages in outreach activities.
In March 2005 Dr. Varady began her independent practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition
to her clinical work, she was a faculty member at the Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training
from 2006 - 2009. As a member of the faculty, she provided group and individual supervision and
taught courses including Diagnosis and Transference Phenomena. Dr. Varady has also served as a
consultant for the Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center, also in Charlotte, NC. In July 2009,
Dr. Varady relocated her practice to Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Varady is currently studying at the
Psychoanalytic Education Center of the Carolinas to deepen her theoretical knowledge and sharpen her
psychotherapeutic skills. In addition, she is a psychotherapy supervisor for psychiatry residents at
UNC. Dr. Varady serves as the chair of the program committee for the NC Psychoanalytic Society
and is a member of the society's board.
ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
National Register of Health Service Providers (Psychologist #51885)
American Psychological Association (APA)
North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA)
North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society (Chair of Program Committee and Board Member)
APA Division of Psychoanalysis (Division 39)
APA Division 39 Section on Women, Gender, and Psychoanalysis (Section III)
Psychoanalytic Education Center of the Carolinas
Psychotherapy Supervisor to Psychiatry Residents, University of North Carolina
Adjunct Assistant Faculty, Department of Psychiatry, UNC School of Medicine
LICENSURE INFORMATION:
NC Psychologist Lic#3062
PA Psychologist Lic#PS015468 (inactive status)
NC Health Services Provider - Psychologist (HSP-P)
PAST WORK AND TRAINING SETTINGS:
Faculty, Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training, Charlotte, NC
Consultant, Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center, Charlotte, NC
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Senior Clinician, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute
APA Division 39 Section III Board Member
National Institute of Sports (NIS) - Register of Sports Professionals
The George Washington University Counseling Center
Georgetown University Psychiatric and Counseling Service
Arlington County Community Mental Health Center
Arlington County Juvenile and Family Court Services
Alexandria Community Mental Health Center
George Mason University Psychological Clinic
Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Community Health Awareness Council, Mountain View, CA
EDUCATION:
Princeton University, AB, Cum Laude in History, Certificate in Hellenic Studies (1995)
College of Notre Dame, MA, Psychology (Counseling) (1997)
George Mason University, Ph.D., Psychology (Clinical) (2002)
