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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.
ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
National Institute of Sports (NIS) - Register of Sports Professionals
National Register of Health Service Providers (Psychologist #51885)
Faculty, Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training
American Psychological Association (APA)
North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA)
Mecklenburg Psychological Association
APA Division of Psychoanalysis (Division 39)
APA Division 39 Section on Women, Gender, and Psychoanalysis (Section III)
APA Division 39 Section III Board Member
LICENSURE INFORMATION:
NC Psychologist Lic#3062
PA Psychologist Lic#PS015468
NC Health Services Provider - Psychologist (HSP-P)
Certified Sports Psychologist (NIS)
PAST WORK AND TRAINING SETTINGS:
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute
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
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.
ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
National Institute of Sports (NIS) - Register of Sports Professionals
National Register of Health Service Providers (Psychologist #51885)
Faculty, Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training
American Psychological Association (APA)
North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA)
Mecklenburg Psychological Association
APA Division of Psychoanalysis (Division 39)
APA Division 39 Section on Women, Gender, and Psychoanalysis (Section III)
APA Division 39 Section III Board Member
LICENSURE INFORMATION:
NC Psychologist Lic#3062
PA Psychologist Lic#PS015468
NC Health Services Provider - Psychologist (HSP-P)
Certified Sports Psychologist (NIS)
PAST WORK AND TRAINING SETTINGS:
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute
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