Susan Orenstein, Ph.D.

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Directions to Office:

Conveniently located nearby intersection of High House and NW Maynard Road

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Degree(s):

Ph.D, Licensed Psychologist

Advanced Training in Gottman's Marital Therapy, Michele Weiner Davis' Solution-Focused Couples Therapy, Couples Communication, and Family Mediation

Insurance Accepted:

We are a fee for service practice. If you have out of network benefits, we'll gladly provide you with a completed claim form, making it very easy for you to submit for reimbursement.

Areas of Expertise:

Susan specializes in relationship issues with couples and families.  She treats couples who want to improve their communication, recover from affairs, develop more emotional and physical intimacy, adjust to family transitions (e.g., new baby) and manage family stress.

Professional Organizations/Affiliations:

Dr. Orenstein is a professional member of the North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA) and the  American Psychological Association (APA).

Background Information:

Susan Orenstein, Ph.D. is a licensed Counseling Psychologist with offices in Cary and Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Orenstein earned a B.A. in Psychology from Brown University, a Masters is Counseling from Georgia State University, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 1998.  

She provides consultation and counseling to adults and couples struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, self destructive behaviors and relationship difficulties.  She enjoys working with couples at various stages of their relationships, from those who want to "a tune up" to keep their marriage on track to those experiencing a marital crisis (e.g., infidelity) who want help recovering and healing their relationship.

Susan has thoroughly enjoyed her collaboration with Rosen Law Firm.  For the past few years, Susan has been offering quarterly seminars on healthy marriages for StayHappilyMarried at Rosen Law Firm, and has also been a frequent guest for Lee Rosen's podcasts. 

Dr. Orenstein has been conducting workshops for over ten years on topics such as conflict resolution, healthy marriages, interpersonal relationships, stress management and procrastination. Dr. Orenstein has presented workshops at:  Rosen Law Firm, SAS Institute,  GlaxoSmithKline , Duke University, Meredith University, St. Mary's School for Girls, Durham Academy,  Campbell University, and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.

For your convenience, we have office hours in Cary and Chapel Hill, NC during day, evening and Saturday hours.  To learn more, please visit www.orensteinsolutions.com or email Susan@orensteinsolutions.com.