- 33 years experience
- Client-centered care
- CBT informed practice
About Susan
Susan uses a straightforward, empathetic style in sessions. She listens first and helps people name what matters. Then she and the client look for practical, doable steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her work often includes addressing family of origin concerns, codependency, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation. She also attends to areas such as compassion fatigue, first responder issues, and co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns.
Susan draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Together these approaches guide a balance of listening and skills practice.
People who meet with her can expect clear, practical conversations focused on the issues they bring. She helps clients set small goals, try new coping strategies, and reevaluate what works. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy process to connect and schedule a session.
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Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. It gives people space to talk through what matters and to set their own goals, which can help with grief, relationship struggles, and identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practices small, concrete changes to improve mood and functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. Together they may try one approach first and adjust as progress and need become clearer.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets clients continue care across life transitions and when facing intense situations like hospice and end-of-life concerns, while keeping the focus on practical coping strategies and steady support.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susan help people with?
Susan supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addictions. She also works with concerns such as relationship strain, self-esteem, ADHD, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens carefully and helps clients set practical steps to reduce distress and build coping skills.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 33 years of experience providing psychotherapy in Wisconsin and has worked across a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do costs and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.