Susan Branco, PhD, LPC

Susan Branco, PhD, LPC (VA), LCPC (MD), NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, (she/her/ella), is a transracial and transnational adoptee from Colombia, South America. She is an advocate for increased adoption related research and training within counselor education and is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for transracially adopted persons. For fourteen years she maintained an independent clinical practice specializing in working with adults, children, and families connected to adoption and foster care. In addition, she has professional experience working in community mental health, prenatal care clinics, and with immigrant populations. Dr. Branco utilizes attachment theory, family systems, and trauma informed approaches in her clinical practice. Currently, Dr. Branco is a practicing counselor, clinical supervisor, and a tenure track Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education program at St. Bonaventure University. Her research interests include transracial adoption and mental health, Colombian adoption policy, and clinical training and supervision practices for BIPOC counselors. Dr. Branco has multiple peer-reviewed publications related to her research interest areas.

Susan’s courses

Supervision Training Series: Current Issues in Remote Clinical Supervision

This panel discusses the ins and outs of virtual clinical supervision including the pain points as well as the advantages and ways to utilize the technology. Whether your state allows 100% virtual clinical supervision or only 50%, there are helpful tools in this course to show you how to build rapport with your client and develop a working relationship. Dr. Carla facilitates a conversation with Dr. Susan Branco and Rachel McCrickard as they share what has worked with their supervisees and their insight into the mental health industry as a whole.

On demand

1.5 credits