Draft:Susan Zinn

Bio
Susan Zinn (LPCC, LMHC, NCC)is a board-certified national clinical counselor, behavioral researcher, certified trauma eating disorder specialist, and founder of Westside Counseling Center in Los Angeles. Susan resides in Los Angeles with her children: Charley (19) and Jackson (17).

Westside Counseling Center
Westside Counseling Center is a holistic psychotherapy practice located in Los Angeles, California.

Research and Consulting
•	Eating Disorders & Short-Term Trauma Informed Interventions for Therapists and Peer Counselors- A Professional Clinical Training. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Consultant (2020) •	Brief Treatment for Substance Use Disorder- A Guide for Behavioral Health Providers Rand Corporation, Contributing Psychotherapist (2014-2016) •	Psychological Trauma Prevention Curriculum for EMT and First Responders (Courses PHTLS & PTEP) LaGuardia Community College, Contributing Qualitative Researcher and Consultant (2012-2013) •	Reject All Tobacco Program and Generation FREE Partnership for Healthy Mississippi, Contributing Qualitative Behavioral Researcher and Media Consultant with Maris West & Baker Advertising Agency

Awards and Honors
Susan has received the President's Volunteer Service Award from President Obama and recognition as an "Inspirational Woman" by the Los Angeles Times.