- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Caregiver issues
About Suzan
She helps people sort through relationship difficulties, communication struggles, and feelings of isolation or guilt. She has long experience working in shelters and with military family life counseling, which has shaped a practical, nonjudgmental style. Clients can expect direct listening and honest feedback aimed at small, doable steps.
Susan emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. She talks through coping strategies for panic and mood challenges, and supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment, or control issues. Financial and life-purpose stressors are also within her focus areas.
Her background includes leadership in Montessori education and years in community shelter settings, experiences that inform how she listens to different life stories. She values resilience and often draws on everyday routines to build change.
Susan describes therapy as a team effort. She encourages people to use their existing strengths and to try practical tools between sessions. The process is paced to each person’s needs and comfort level.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Evidence-based approaches and how they help online
Two commonly used evidence-based techniques are goal-focused skill work and problem-solving strategies. Goal-focused skill work breaks larger concerns into small, concrete steps and teaches coping tools people can practice between sessions; it helps with anxiety, panic symptoms, and motivation. Problem-solving strategies look at specific life challenges - money worries, caregiving strain, or relationship conflicts - and map practical, stepwise actions to reduce overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust methods based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits everyday life rather than relying on a single method.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking because this biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also allow therapists to use worksheets, screen sharing, and structured exercises during sessions to reinforce skills learned between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related focus difficulties, relationship struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, abandonment and attachment issues, body image, and panic symptoms.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening, clear goals, and small steps people can try between sessions. Expect straightforward conversation and honest, supportive feedback.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She holds a Florida LMHC credential and brings 35 years of professional experience. Her history includes work in shelters and military family life counseling, which informs a nonjudgmental, real-world perspective.
Where is this therapist based and licensed?
The clinician is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.