SUSAN SCHROTT LCSW, CEDS, CYT, LFYP-1
Psychotherapist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist,
Certified Yoga Teacher, LifeForce Yoga Practitioner-1
250 East Hartsdale Avenue
Suite 25
Hartsdale, NY 10530
914 725-3131
Email: susanschrott@gmail.com
Website: www.SusanSchrottTherapy.com
License #076840
EDUCATION
2009
2004
2011
2011
1992
1989
1989
1987
1978-79
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) New York State
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) New York State
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
Kripalu Certified Yoga Teacher
Trained in: Technique, teaching methodology, practicum for asana, pranayama, meditation,
anatomy, physiology and professional ethics
Post Graduate Training: Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia
Certified Social Worker (CSW) New York State
Master of Social Work (MSW) New York University School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) City University of New York, Magna Cum Laude
American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York City
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2011- Present
Private Practice, Hartsdale, NY
1989-2011
Psychotherapist, Private Practice: Individual, Group & Family Psychotherapy
2001-Present:
Psychotherapist: Specializing in the treatment of Eating Disorders
Cedar Associates, Mount Kisco and Scarsdale New York
1994-2000
Psychotherapist: Renfrew Center of New York City
Specializing in the treating of Eating Disorders and Women’s Mental Health
1994
Psychotherapist/Instructor: Arts in Education Westchester BOCES
Workshop for elementary school age children utilizing musical theatre, voice and movement to
explore, develop and increase self esteem, positive body image and interpersonal relationships
1992
Psychotherapist: Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia, New York City
1989-1991
Social Worker: New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center, New York City
Responsible for 28 bed in-patient medical/surgical unit, individual & family psychotherapy,
discharge planning, psychosocial assessments & crisis intervention with geriatric, AIDS, homeless
and medically impaired patients
1988
Internship: Payne Whitney Clinic, New York Hospital.
Responsible for out-patient and in-patient psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge
planning, psychotherapy with severely dysfunctional patients & families suffering from
psychiatric disorders, ADIS and substance abuse. Participated in acute rounds, team conferences
& interdisciplinary meetings.
1987-1988
Internship: The Bridge Inc., New York City
Responsible for assessment & treatment planning, differential diagnosis of affective disorders,
schizophrenia & borderline personality disorders with multicultural population. Individual
casework & group meetings with chronic mentally ill patients
1986
Research Assistant: Dr. Benjamin B. Wolman. “Dictionary of Behavioral Science”, Academic
Press, 1988; “The Sociopathic Personality: Brunner/Mazel, New York, 1987.
1985
Research Assistant: International Center for the Disabled: Alzheimer’s disease Study. Supervisor:
Dr. Herbert Krauss
1985
Advocate: Mount Sinai Hospital: Rape Crisis Intervention Program
1984
Instructor: Brooklyn College Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts
Taught Musical Theatre and Movement to adolescents focusing on enhancing interpersonal skills
& increasing self-esteem utilizing the group process
1982-1983
Research Assistant to Genetic Counselor and Marjorie Guthrie
Committee to Combat Huntington’s disease
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Alison, M
“Susan Schrott: Celebrating Femininity With Art Quilts”, Quilt Trends Magazine, Winter 2012
Schrott, S
“Is There a Place for Yoga and Meditation in the Treatment of Eating Disorders”
CEDAR Associates Review, New York, April 2010
Schrott, S
“Art Therapy, When Words Are Not Enough”
CEDAR Associates Review, New York, June 2009
Schrott, S
“The Benefits of a Comprehensive Treatment Approach to the Treatment of Eating Disorders”,
CEDAR Associates Review, June/July 2008
Schrott, S
“The Impact of Images of Women in Artwork in a Therapeutic Setting”
CEDAR Associates Review, New York, Dec. 2006
Schrott, S
“Empathy & Cognitive-Behavioral Changes in the Therapeutic Relationship”
Presentation/Support Group, White Plains Hospital, New York, March 1988
Denmark, F.L. & Schrott, S.
Social Psychological Aspects of Rape. In S. Sunday & E. Toback (eds.) Violence Against Women:
A Critique of the Sociobiology of Rape. New York: Gordian Press, 1985. Paper presented at the
Annual Convention of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore, Md., 1984
AWARDS AND HONORS
2011
Kripalu School of Yoga: Teaching For Diversity Grant
1985-1989
Jewish Foundation for the Education of Women, Scholarship
1987
Livingston Welch Research Award, Hunter College
1986-1987
Belle Zeller Award, Scholarship for Outstanding Leadership and Contribution to the Community,
City University of New York, New York City
1985-1987
Hunter College Scholarship and Welfare Alumni Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Association (KYTA)