Susan Ellen Gurvich

Background

Gurvich, Susan Ellen was born on February 28, 1955 in New York City. Daughter of Philip Bernard and Bernice M. Gurvich.

Education

B Music Therapy, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1978; M Music Therapy, Southern Methodist U., 1982; Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy, Texas Woman's U., 1991.

Career

Music therapist, Oakdale Center Development Disabilities, Lapeer, Michigan, 1978-1980; director music therapy, cost per click Millwood Hospital, Arlington, Texas, 1982-1985; family therapist, Family Guidance Center, Dallas, 1987-1988; primary therapist psychiatric hospital, Mesquite (Texas) Physician's Hospital, 1988-1990; supervisor, training director, Galaxy Center Counseling Svc., Garland, Texas, since 1990; private practice therapist, Garland Psychological Center, since 1993. Consultant Delta Omega, Dallas, since 1990, Boulton & Park Society, San Antonio, since 1990, Help Me Accept Me, Dallas, since 1990.

Achievements

• Susan Ellen Gurvich has been listed as a noteworthy Marriage and family therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ACA, American Association Marriage and Family Therapy (clinical).

Interests

• Avocations: folk music, camping and hiking, storytelling, reading, animals.

Connections

Married Paul Porter, Oct.9, 1993.

Father:

Philip Bernard Gurvich

Mother:

Bernice M. Gurvich

Spouse:

Paul Porter