Dr. Susan L. Wainwright

With over three decades of dedicated practice, I have established myself as a trusted psychiatrist and psychoanalyst serving patients in Bloomfield Hills and Traverse City, Michigan. My practice focuses on psychodynamic, insight-oriented therapy and psychoanalysis, guiding children, adolescents, and adults toward deeper self-awareness and emotional resilience. As a medical doctor, I combine clinical expertise with personalized care, offering both therapeutic counseling and medication management when appropriate. My training includes a medical degree from Michigan State University, residencies in adult and child psychiatry, and advanced psychoanalytic certification from the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.

I maintain active affiliations with William Beaumont University Hospital and hold board certifications in adult and child psychiatry. My approach emphasizes creating a safe, collaborative environment where patients can explore complex emotions and life challenges. I have taught psychiatry at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and contributed to research on trauma's impact on child development. My commitment to ethical, patient-centered care remains central to every treatment plan I design.