My Story

My Academic Story
I attended Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where I studied Spanish literature and art history. After a decade in the work force and home front, I returned to graduate school for a master’s degree and post-master's certification in community counseling at the University of Cincinnati. I went on to complete an interdisciplinary doctoral program at the Union Institute and University, also in Cincinnati. Clinical counseling, developmental psychology and feminist theory were my areas of focus. During my doctoral studies, I also finished a graduate certificate program in Women’s Studies at Wright State University and an intensive 2-year training in Couples and Family Therapy.

License and Certificate
I have practiced professionally in Ohio, New Jersey and now Illinois. I currently hold independent clinical counseling licenses in New Jersey (#37PC00315400) and Illinois (#180.006314) and am a Nationally Certified Counselor (#205536).

My Work Story
My clinical training began at Acoria, a private outpatient eating disorder clinic in Cincinnati, Ohio. I continued working there post-graduation for several years and appreciated the opportunity to develop programs and groups, and work with people of different ages and genders seeking individual, family, couples and group counseling. When our family relocated to New Jersey I started an independent private practice and joined a welcoming and active group of practitioners. After our final move to the Chicago area, I re-established my practice and have enjoyed entering another community of committed and engaged therapists.

In addition to counseling individuals and families, I have been fortunate to collaborate with other therapists, schools and organizations in developing psychotherapy and psychoeducational groups and presenting workshops. The themes of these programs ranged from emotional and disordered eating to social aggression and media literacy. I am particularly proud of having been an advisory committee member for the "Girl Project" aimed at supporting and strengthening adolescent girls' connections to their world and their selves.

Personal Notes
I moved a lot while I was growing up. We lived in eleven different countries on four different continents. I treasure having grown up this way, because it has created in me the feeling of being connected to different peoples the world over. I also treasure meeting and marrying a man with deep roots in Evanston and a family almost as large as my high school. After relocating several times, we realized a long-held wish to raise our family in the Chicago area. We have three daughters who inspire my work and daily challenge what I know.

Some of the things I love are being a student, wandering around art museums and the great outdoors, dance, laughing, and being with family, friends, and our many pets.

Suzanne Dron Gazzolo PhD, LCPC
627 Eleventh Street, Suite 201, Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 280-0564
sgazzolo@mac.com

Counseling psychotherapist serving Wilmette, Evanston, Winnetka, Glenview and other North Shore communities

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