I'm Sue Intemann
I welcome you exactly as you are. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of experience, my goal is to help you build self-awareness and find a path toward healing. I offer compassionate support for individuals struggling with the effects of trauma, particularly chronic pain, illness, and medical trauma. My background includes specialized training and experience in offering compassionate care to those dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or CPTSD. My approach focuses on the mind-body connection, and we will work together at your own pace to create a personalized plan to help you feel more empowered and in control of your life.
My therapeutic philosophy is grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity for healing and growth. Maya Angelou said it well,
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you”.
I’m certified in EMDR, Board Certified in Biofeedback, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from Biofeedback, EMDR, Somatic practices, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. I also completed the UNC Mindfulness-Based Program for Stress and Pain Management.
I earned my master’s degree from North Carolina State University (NCSU), focusing on Health Behaviors and Health Education, and later returned for graduate counseling studies. I received my counseling license in 2005 and have maintained a private practice ever since.
While completing my counseling training, I worked as a Treatment Coordinator at a Chronic Pain Clinic and part-time as a biofeedback clinician in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
My career began in the late 1970s as a Child Protective Caseworker in New York. After moving to Raleigh in the mid-1980s, I held various roles with the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, including Employee Safety and Health Officer and Disaster Response/Recovery Officer for NC State Parks and Recreation. I also helped establish the Community Service Worker Program within state parks.
In the early 2000s, after training in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, I joined R3 Continuum as an on-call clinician—a role I held for many years. From 2012 to 2014, I worked part-time with the Department of Defense as a Military Family Life Health Consultant, supporting service members and their families through deployment and reintegration.
Community & Professional Involvement
In the early ’90s, I joined the American Red Cross, Triangle Chapter, as a volunteer. Following extensive training in Disaster Response and Preparedness, I was asked to serve as the Disaster Action Team Coordinator.
In 2015, I was invited to join the newly formed North Carolina Peer Support Team, serving as a referral source for first responders seeking counseling. While this role was service-based, I was compensated through insurance when clinical work followed.
In 2021, I was honored to join the faculty and advisory board of the International Trauma Training Institute.
Inspired by Life’s Journey
My personal journey deeply informs my work. Having survived a tumor as an infant, followed by long reconstructive surgeries in adulthood and ongoing minor procedures, I understand medical trauma firsthand. Living with immune-compromised health challenges later in life has further shaped my compassion and insight into healing.
My understanding of trauma is also rooted in my father’s experience with PTSD. Witnessing its impact on his relationships and daily life has given me a deep appreciation for the lasting effects of trauma—not just on individuals, but on their loved ones as well.
If you’re looking for a compassionate, integrative approach to healing and growth, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can explore meaningful ways forward.