- Collaborative approach
- Practical tools
- Short term focus
About Susan
Her approach centers on listening first and then building a plan together. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps like changing thought patterns, practicing new ways to communicate, and building routines that improve sleep and mood. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to help people break unhelpful cycles.
Susan often helps clients who are coping with family-of-origin issues, codependency, attachment concerns, and the fallout from infidelity or separation. She also supports caregivers dealing with fatigue and stress related to their responsibilities. The goal is to strengthen decision making and reconnect people with what matters to them.
Therapy is collaborative and grounded in what each person needs most. Susan aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly, try new strategies, and track real changes over time. Her practice emphasizes practical skills that people can use between sessions.
People who choose her work with clear, doable goals and regular check-ins on progress. She helps clients shape plans that fit their daily lives and shifts the focus from crisis to steady growth.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Susan uses client-centered methods that focus on the person's goals and experience. This approach means sessions begin by hearing what matters most and shaping the work around each client's priorities rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and ease relationship friction. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase clarity during stress and grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. That may mean combining CBT skill practice with mindfulness exercises or shifting focus as needs change.
For practical matters, confirm which session formats are currently offered before scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them stay consistent with treatment and apply new skills between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, addictions, sleep issues, parenting strain, career stress, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
She works in a collaborative, client-centered way and focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions aim to listen first and then build strategies that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.