Meet Dr. Susan Giurleo
Psychologist, career & business development strategist for women
A different way to live and work
For 30 years, I’ve helped women navigate change, make difficult decisions, and build lives that fit who they are.
My work is grounded in psychology, women’s career development, and real-world business experience.
Over time, I’ve become increasingly interested in one idea: there is no single right way to build a career or a life.
The world of work is changing rapidly. While that can feel unsettling, it also creates new opportunities for growth, exploration, and creativity.
Practical support rooted in psychology
I’m a psychologist with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where my research focused on women’s career development.
Over the past 3 decades, I’ve worked with people across very different settings and stages of life. That experience has taught me that people thrive when they feel understood, valued, and able to work in ways that fit who they are.
That perspective continues to shape how I think about careers, business, and change.
What I bring to this work.
My background spans psychology, women’s career development, business ownership, teaching, and consulting.
Those experiences have taught me to look at work from multiple angles: the person, the career, the business, and the life around it.
I’m especially interested in helping women see themselves as powerful agents in their own work lives.
Together we identify patterns, question assumptions, and explore possibilities you may not have considered.
Credentials & press
Education
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
M.Ed., Counseling — Boston University
B.A., Psychology & English — Connecticut College
Selected Speaking & Teaching
SXSW, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), APA, NASW and many public/private school systems, mental health organizations
Quoted In
The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Parents Magazine
Outside of work
I’m a proud Bostonian (Go Red Sox!), living in the diverse community of East Boston. I’m an empty nester and a mother to a Gen Z son, which means I get a front-row seat to how different the world looks for the next generation. I’m also a doting cat mom, and you’ll often see my cat Micha make cameo appearances on video calls.
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Near and dear to my heart
I volunteer for Lasagna Love and financially support the WishProject, CARE, the ACLU, and the Greater Boston Food Bank.
I believe in the rights of all people—to safety, dignity, and freedom. I am pro-democracy and anti-fascism. I will only work with individuals and organizations that share this stance.
Are you ready for a meaningful change?
Learn more about how we can work together on your next career or business move.
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