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


Motivo, #1829, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 10/25/2023 – 10/25/2026.

NBCC Approved Continuing Education ProviderMotivo
ACEP No. 7222

Motivo has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7222. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Motivo is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.