Susan Fletcher, Ph.D.

Susan Fletcher, Ph.D. is a practicing psychologist specializing in helping individuals, professionals and organizations apply strategies for immediate improvement. Susan uses her expertise and experience to teach people how to develop their own best practices to enhance focus, balance, and perspective to successfully meet the challenges of today's home and work environments.

Susan began her education at the University of Florida where she earned her undergraduate degree in Health & Human Performance. She then went on to earn a Masters in Counseling Psychology and her Ph.D. from Texas Woman's University.  After a few years in private practice, Susan switched gears to work with Dr. Phil McGraw ("Dr. Phil") as a litigation specialist on high profile cases, assisting in the production of mock trials, preparing expert witnesses and assisting in jury selection.  In 2000, Susan came back to her practice to successfully balance her family life and professional pursuits. Fletcher & Associates Psychological Services, P.A. has continued to grow, making a difference in the lives of numerous patients.

In addition to expanding her private practice, Susan has developed her Smart Zone™ concept and continued to build her reputation as a consultant helping public and private organizations. With an inherent understanding of the corporate culture, Susan has successfully trained people in varied corporate settings to "Work in the Smart Zone™."

It is a combination of her professional and personal experiences that enables Susan to be a compassionate, yet objective and effective expert who speaks. It's easy to tell that she enjoys the opportunity to be a part of successful change for individuals who participate in her workshops and conferences. Susan and her husband live in Plano, Texas with their three young sons.

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Working In The Smart Zone™
How to stay at your best and maximize your performance! 
Worry and stress drain intelligence and hold back performance. After hearing this dynamic and entertaining presentation, you will be able to release the hold that drains your own intelligence, maximizing your performance both at home and on the job. Susan will present her Working in the Smart Zone™ model which utilizes the power of increasing Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and building a High Trust environment to stay productive, even in the face of organizational change, to improve the bottom line.  

Sanity Sustained
Balancing work and family life. Change your perspective and you will be more productive at work and home without burning out! 
As a psychologist in private practice, a wife and mother of three children, Susan understands the struggles of multiple roles and expectations. This presentation provides concrete, relatable ideas about ways to balance your identity as a person with a career and a personal life. Experience Susan as she inspires attendees to reach a satisfying balance with the demands of work and family life.  

What Is Up With That?
The Presenting Problems of Children and Adolescents: Clinical and School Issues
Many symptoms are the same for various clinical disorders. Professionals working with children in various settings would benefit from a working knowledge of emotional and behavioral difficulties of children and adolescents. This presentation is beneficial for healthcare professionals, educators, or anyone working with children. Susan will enable participants to: 

• Identify common mental health disorders and school issues in children and adolescents
• Understand symptoms and diagnostic criteria related to these disorders.
• Determine and understand common treatment modalities/interventions for working with these disorders.