Influential Woman · Counseling | Mental Health
Susana Albadri
Counselor | Licensed Professional Counselor, Headway
Denver, CO 80219
Her Story
About Susana
Susana Albadri is a counselor based in Denver, Colorado, with a professional background in mental health counseling that began in 2002. She began her practicums and client work in Mexico before moving to Colorado, where she has practiced since approximately 2015 or 2016. She holds a Master of Arts degree from Argosy University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado.
Albadri works with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management challenges, and insecurities. She has particular experience supporting children on the autism spectrum and Latino families navigating intellectual disabilities. Her therapeutic approaches include play therapy, role-playing, repetition, and adapting interventions to clients’ communication styles, individual interests, and needs. Her listed therapeutic methods also include cognitive behavioral, family, person-centered, and art-based approaches.
In her professional practice, Albadri emphasizes patience, professionalism, ethical conduct, and clear boundaries. She believes that effective counseling involves supporting clients as they navigate their own paths rather than attempting to make decisions or do the work for them. When working with clients who are nonverbal or affected by trauma, she prioritizes moving slowly and allowing trust and communication to develop at the client’s pace. She is a former member of the American Family Therapy Association.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Susana
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my professional journey to my continued involvement in the counseling field since 2002. I began my practicums and client work in Mexico before moving to Colorado, where I continued developing my counseling practice.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I follow is to remain professional and patient. It is important not to work harder than my clients, but instead to support them as they take responsibility for their own progress and development.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women entering counseling to be mentally and emotionally strong. Some clients face very complex challenges, so maintaining good self-care is essential. I would also remind them that their role is to support each person’s individual path, not to create that path for them.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One challenge is adapting therapy to clients who learn and communicate differently. Some clients benefit from frequent role-playing and repetition, while others may have limited verbal communication. When working with individuals who have experienced trauma, it is especially important to proceed slowly, build trust, and allow them to open up at their own pace.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value following the law, acting ethically, and maintaining clear professional boundaries with my clients. I also consider loyalty and transparency important, and I strive to conduct myself professionally and in accordance with established standards.
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