Psychological Consulting & Therapy
Helping adults, teens, kids, and families create life balance and solve problems.
Nationally Recognized Psychologist, Speaker, Consultant and Award-Winning Author
Dr Susan Bartell is a nationally recognized psychologist, consultant and multi-award winning author based in suburban New York. She is a highly sought-after speaker, reaching audiences by speaking at conferences and seminars and lecturing nationally on a broad range of topics including stress, effective communication, life balance, healthy lifestyle and parenting. Get information about having Dr. Bartell speak at your event by visiting our contact page.
Dr. Susan Bartell’s Core Specialties
Testimonials
“Dr. Susan is a vibrant and energetic speaker who captures the audience in the palm of her hand, entertains and informs them. Everyone leaves wishing they were more skilled at note-taking. In fact, there’s not a form of media that Dr. Susan hasn’t made her own.”
Thank you, Susan. Thank you for your preparation, clear and consistent messaging.
You can find Dr. Bartell providing expert advice on national TV stations as well as on the radio and in print!
Recent Media Appearances
- Mon14Jun2021
Well and Good
As the pandemic ends and socializing ramps up, ideas for how to ease into social drinking.
- Wed26May2021
WCBS News
Dr. Bartell weighs in on Instragram's step to stop promoting 'Likes'.
- Tue18May2021
WCBS TV
As the CDC changes recommendations, Dr. Bartell discusses the anxiety of getting accustomed to not wearing a mask anymore
- Wed12May2021
Medium
The ramp up to masks and social distancing was hard; letting go of this will be just as challenging. Dr. Bartell offers insight and advice for those experiencing anxiety.
- Wed14Oct2020
WCBS TV
Dr. Bartell offers advice to parents on how to enjoy Halloween during COVID-19
- Tue29Sep2020
Calgary's Child Magazine
Dr. Bartell offers parents tips to make sure kids are balancing homework and fun!
- Wed02Sep2020Fri04Sep2020
Smart Parent Summit
Dr. Bartell teaches parents why "No is not a 4-Letter Word" during the online Smart Parents Summit
- Thu27Aug2020
Medium
Dr. Bartell offers tips for parents who are struggling with the transition back to school during the pandemic.
- Thu23Jul2020
Medium
Dr. Bartell shares all the ways that Covid-19 increases feelings of anxiety and depression.
- Sun14Jun2020
Medium
As COVID-19 laws ease, many have mixed feelings about going back to 'normal'
- Thu19Mar2020
U.S. News
- Tue03Dec2019
U.S. News
Dr. Bartell educates parents and others about how a child's diagnosis of type 1 diabetes impacts the whole family
- Mon28Oct2019
ABC First Coast News
Dr. Bartell teaches you about the connection between physical illness and stress
- Fri02Aug2019
U.S. News and World Report
Dr. Bartell helps parents when their child wants to try a dramatically different diet.
- Sat29Jun2019
U.S. News and World Report
Dr. Bartell educates parents about migraine disease in childhood and ways to help their child when diagnosed
- Fri07Jun2019
U.S. News & World Report
Siblings, too, can suffer when a child faces a serious diagnosis--Dr. Bartell's advice for parents.
- Thu18Apr2019
U.S. News and World Report
Dr. Bartell explains the warning signs of and treatment for Postpartum Depression
- Thu21Feb2019
U.S. News and World Report
Learn about ADHD from diagnosis to treatment.
- Tue22Jan2019
U.S. News and World Report
Dr. Bartell shares tips for how to raise well-behaved kids.
- Sun18Nov2018
WCBS News
Dr. Bartell offers tips to avoid holiday season family drama!
- Thu01Nov2018
U.S. News and World Report
Dr. Bartell teaches parents when to let a child solve their own problems and when it's best to step in and help.
- Tue23Oct2018
Refinery29
Dr. Bartell's tips for how to get over someone after a breakup
- Wed17Oct2018
Refinery29
Should you take a break from social media after a breakup? Read Dr. Bartell's advice
- Thu27Sep2018
Refinery29
Can a relationship actually make you sick? Read Dr. Bartell's insight
- Fri31Aug2018
U.S. News and World Report
Are you a nagging parent? Dr. Bartell explains why this is not an effective parenting strategy.
- Mon20Aug2018
Refinery 29
Can a high school relationship survive college? Sometimes...if it's the right relationship.
- Fri03Aug2018
Refinery 29
Before moving in together please have a real conversation about all the important topics!
- Fri27Jul2018
MSN.com
Dr. Bartell's tips for parents with struggling teens.
- Thu26Jul2018
U.S. News
Dr. Bartell shares important information for parents with teens that hate school.
- Sun01Jul2018
Long Island Pulse Magaizne
Learn how to establish a healthy in-law relationship, without stress.
- Tue22May2018
WCBS TV
Dr. Bartell offers insight into why a 30-year old in Syracuse won't move out of this parent's home.
- Mon21May2018
Long Island Pulse Magazine
- Mon23Apr2018
CBS News
Dr. Bartell offers parents a safe way for kids to 'challenge' themselves.
- Mon23Apr2018
Long Island Pulse Magazine
Kids home from college...here are some tips to make the transition smooth for everyone.
- Thu19Apr2018
Brit+Co
Dr. Bartell offers insights into research showing the millennials are less likely to move for love
- Mon02Apr2018
U.S. News & World Report
To intervene or not? Dr. Bartell offers advice to parents on what to do when kids fight.
- Mon26Mar2018
Long Island Pulse magazine
Dr. Bartell offers insight on how to handle the uncertainties of the new tax reform.
- Wed28Feb2018
U.S. News
Dr. Bartell advises parents on ways to help children who are afraid, living in the age of school shootings.
- Sat24Feb2018
U.S. News
Take a look at Dr. Bartell's latest column, Letting Go is Part of Parenting too.
- Mon19Feb2018
Long Island Pulse Magazine
Sometimes time is more important than money, Dr. Bartell explains how.
- Mon15Jan2018
Long Island Pulse Magazine
Dr. Bartell helps readers support a friend struggling with a cancer diagnosis
- Sun07Jan2018
L.A. Times
Dr. Bartell offers tips about the importance of sleep when traveling.
- Thu07Dec2017
U.S. News
Dr. Bartell offers parents tips for a smooth transition for all when college kids come home for a long break.
- Wed06Dec2017
WCBS Ch2 News
Dr. Bartell discusses new research that kids should have fewer toys.
- Sun26Nov2017
WLNY Channel 10
Dr. Bartell discusses cyberbullying and the FriendO app.
- Tue21Nov2017
WCBS Ch2 News
Dr. Bartell helps parents understand the dangers for middle schoolers of the FriendO app.
- Tue21Nov2017
Long Island Pulse Magazine
- Wed15Nov2017
U.S. News
Dr. Bartell's column teaches parents how teens are exposed to sex being leveraged as power in their everyday lives.
- Thu26Oct2017
U.S. News
Is your, or your child's costume an example of cultural appropriation? Dr. Bartell explains in her latest column.
- Tue24Oct2017
WCBS Ch2 News
Dr. Bartell offers advice to parents about how to avoid cultural appropriation when choosing a Halloween costume.
- Mon23Oct2017
Long Island Pulse Magazine
Eating disorders aren't for teens only. Learn the signs and help yourself.
- Fri29Sep2017
US News
Is your child getting enough downtime? Dr. Bartell guides parents to support their child's emotional health.
- Fri01Sep2017
Long Island Pulse Magazine
Dr. Bartell teaches you the psychological reasons for choosing the right outfit and projecting the image you want!
- Fri18Aug2017
U.S. News & World Report
Dr. Bartell's column this month supports parents as they transition into the stressful 'back to school' schedule.
- Wed09Aug2017
Verily
Dr. Bartell offers advice to women on hereditary psychological diagnoses.
- Wed02Aug2017
U.S. News and World Report
Dr. Bartell's column this month helps parents learn the importance of supervising teens during the summer months.
- Tue01Aug2017
Real Simple Magazine
What's Your Cleaning Personality? Dr. Bartell offers readers insight into the way we clean and what it means.
- Sat01Jul2017
Long Island Pulse Magazine
- Wed28Jun2017
U.S. News & World Report
Read Dr. Bartell's latest column to learn ways to grow and strengthen sibling bonds.
- Thu01Jun2017
Real Simple Magazine
Read Dr. Bartell's advice to Real Simple magazine about how to deal with your huge pile of mail efficiently and without stress.
- Wed24May2017
Long Island Pulse magazine
Read Dr. Bartell's advice for how to manage criticism at work.
- Wed17May2017
U.S. News & World Report
Dr. Bartell's newest column helps parents manage sibling rivalry
- Wed03May2017
WCBS
Cruel parents have a YouTube channel dedicated to pranking their kids-lose custody. See Dr. Bartell's advice to parents.
- Mon24Apr2017
Long Island Pulse Magazine
The aftershocks of helicopter parenting can be serious...is this you? Read Dr. Bartell's column to find out!
- Mon17Apr2017
U.S. News
Dr. Bartell offers parents simple ways to prepare your child for a new baby.
- Thu13Apr2017
Bustle
Important tips for you if you are thinking of cheating on your significant other.
- Thu13Apr2017
Bustle
Important tips for you if you are thinking of cheating on your significant other.
- Mon13Mar2017
US News and World Report
Advice for parents on the importance of monitoring your teen's cell video camera use.
- Fri10Mar2017
The List
Read Dr. Bartell's advice for how to reject someone kindly and with sensitivity.
- Thu09Mar2017
Healthline
It can be challenging to be an older first-time parent? Read Dr. Bartell's insights.
- Tue07Mar2017
WCBS News
Kids with gift registries? Dr. Bartell weighs in on whether this sends the right message.
- Wed01Mar2017
U.S. News and World Report
Read Dr. Bartell's advice for ways to help kids adjust to an older sibling leaving for college.
- Tue28Feb2017
CBS New York
Dr. Bartell offers commentary for CBS News on a parenting strategy to helps kids get out of bad situations
- Sat18Feb2017
Brit+Co
Read Dr. Bartell's tips about the secrets you shouldn't share with your partner!
- Fri03Feb2017
U.S. News and World Report
Dr. Bartell offers tips and advice for how to take back winter.
- Tue31Jan2017
Men's Health
Learn Dr. Bartell's tips for successfully moving in together with no drama or fighting!
- Thu26Jan2017
Best Life
Dr. Bartell offers tips to men to want to date at work.
- Tue24Jan2017
The Knot
Clutter isn't good for any relationship--but especially a new one! Learn ways to declutter and merge your stuff successfully.
- Tue17Jan2017
Long Island Pulse Magazine
Dr. Bartell's column discusses the keys to a happy, healthy life: more is not always more!
- Thu12Jan2017
Parents
Read Dr. Bartell's tips for quelling the fears of second-time parenting.
- Thu05Jan2017
U.S. News and World Report
Dr. Bartell teaches parents about the importance of raising grateful children and how to do it.
- Thu17Nov2016
Long Island Pulse
Learn the gift-giving tips that will make everyone happy.
- Tue25Oct2016
Medium.com
Dr. Bartell's advises parents to limit their child's exposure to election media.
- Fri21Oct2016
Cosmopolitan.com
Dr. Bartell offers tips on how a tidy home can make you happier!
- Wed19Oct2016
House Beautiful
Dr. Bartell offers insight into the importance of reducing clutter at home.
- Tue18Oct2016
Town & Country Magazine
Dr. Bartell offers tips for how to declutter!
- Sat01Oct2016
Long Island Pulse Magazine
Dr. Bartell shares ideas for when to confront a friend and when to leave it alone.
- Thu01Sep2016
Long Island Pulse Magazine
Dr. Bartell's tips for fighting the fall funk.
- Tue30Aug2016
Women's Health
Dr. Bartell explains how clutter can impact your health and shares tips for reducing clutter stress in your life.
- Mon25Jul2016
Medium
Dr. Bartell explains how clutter can ruin your relationship!
- Tue05Jul2016
Long Island Pulse
Creativity is important in all aspects of life, including in relationships.
- Wed22Jun2016
Bustle.com
Dr. Bartell contributes to an article on 11 habits for healthy relationships.
- Wed01Jun2016
Long Island Pulse
Moving to a new home can be exciting...but also very sad.
- Mon02May2016
Long Island Pulse
Poor body image can creep up on anyone at any time of life...learn how to fix yours.
- Thu21Apr2016
WCBS2 News
Dr. Bartell guides parents on picking a prom dress that communicates the right message.
- Tue15Mar2016
WCBS2 News
On tonight’s news, Dr. Bartell offers parents advice on posting pics of their kids on social media. (Mar 15th 2016)
- Thu20Aug2015
WCBS2 News
Dr. Bartell offers tips to parents for how to keep your child safe from online predators. (Aug 20th 2015)
- Mon13Apr2015
CNN The Lead with Jay Tapper
Dr. Bartell comments on 'free-range parenting". (Apr 13th 2015)