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Have you been overwhelmed by life's demands recently? Would you like to feel more confident in relationships and comfortable in your own skin? Are you finding it difficult to cope with change and loss? Reaching out for support is a big first step. As a licensed clinician in Iowa and Virginia with two decades of experience, I will work collaboratively with you as a partner to explore solutions and help you reach your goals.
My approach to counseling is to create a space that feels safe, nonjudgmental, and welcoming. I am very strengths-based and tailor my approach to your individual needs and preferences. The focus of my practice is working with women on concerns including anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief and loss, life changes, and relational challenges. In addition, I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can support you in resolving previous trauma and moving forward to greater fulfillment and joy.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Professional experience
20yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseGriefSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Susan Frauenholtz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is FABULOUS
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Frauenholtz is truly amazing, compassionate, intelligent and caring. She has helped me realize so much and build on tools I already had to bring me to a place of better understanding. She is funny and so relatable and listens remarkably well. I’m so glad I met her.
Written on Aug 04, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has been fantastic and doesn’t judge me. She hasn’t just provided the usual “fixes” most therapists do. She provides help that caters to my situation
Written on Jun 04, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Frauenholtz has been an amazing help in my mental health journey. She’s shown me ways to challenge my thinking and re learn how to approach situations and people in my life.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem
I have never felt more easily understood and given the spot on guidance in my areas needed of self work, as with Susan. 100 percent would recommend!!!
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz creates such a safe space to speak openly without judgement. She provides amazing kindness, support, and guidance for the trials and tribulations you may be experiencing. I always looked forward to speaking with her. She does a remarkable job of being a professional who feels like a close friend.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Since I've started these sessions I've felt such an improvement in how I handle my fears and worries. Like I am capable of being myself.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz was easy to connect and provided good help and advice in crisis situations. She was supportive and flexible with scheduling sessions. I found helpful and enjoyed therapy sessions with
Dr. Frauenholtz
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She helped me so much. I was sceptical about therapy but she is phenomenal
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Susan is amazing! She listens to me, sends me messages to check on me not just in our session but outside hours. I recommend her highly.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Frauenholtz is extremely easy to talk to, and is an excellent listener. I have left every session feeling like she truly cares about me, and what I am going through. In addition to providing helpful tools during the sessions she also sends resources to help you between sessions. 100/10 would recommend her!
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I ALWAYS look forward to talking with Susan each week. She has helped me feel so comfortable in sharing whatever I need to and always has the best validating and comforting responses. She always provides helpful insights and helps me to see the bigger picture. Susan encourages me to send her messages throughout the week to have an open place to share my thoughts and feelings day to day. Her sweet and thoughtful responses always help put a smile on my face. She has plenty of resources to share which help challenge my thoughts and work through them in a productive way. I always look forward to our seeing her lovely smile on our Friday morning virtual coffee dates. Susan has taught me so much already in our time working together and always sets me up for success every week!
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
So grateful for Dr. Frauenholtz and the honest support, guidance and motivation she gives me.
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Susan is nice to talk to and being patient on listening, which makes me being comfortable with the therapy
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Frauenholtz is a fantastic therapist who has helped me beyond all of my expectations.
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning grief
Dr Frauenholtz has given me the opportunity to feel that someone cares and listens to what I am saying and feeling. She gave me some ideas on what to expect in our therapy sessions and she really seems to care about what my experiences were, why I am reaching out to her. I feel as of now that this might be a well suited fit.
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
We have only had a few sessions together, but she is the first therapist I felt immediately comfortable with. She is kind and comforting, and when my thoughts are all over the place she doesn’t make me feel like “too much “. I am excited to see our our work continues.
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve been with Susan for the past 8 months, she’s amazing and an incredible listener. Even on bad days when I’m really anxious she seems to beam her light onto the tunnel and show the way out. We’ve worked on different excerise which some work and other we adapted to suit me. She never misses a small detail. Susan you have been an absolute pleasure to work with and have filled me with laughter and hope. I wish you all the best . Thank you
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Dr. Frauenholtz has been life changing for me! She is nonjudgmental, kind, and gives outstanding advice. She makes me feel heard and I look forward to getting her advice and insight every week. I hope she can be my therapist for as long as possible!
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, adhd, and trauma and abuse
I've had bad experiences in the past with counsellors and have not gone back to therapy for those reasons. Decided to take a stab at it one more time and Susan has blown me out of the water, I can't begin to say how lucky I am to have her.
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Where do I start? She has always been helpful, and very understanding if I have things going on in my personal life. She helps me to work things out myself, as well as guide me when needed. Dr.Frauenholtz doesn't push me too far too fast, but also reminds me the importance of getting things out so I don't keep things to myself. In a short period I have become very comfortable sharing my personal struggles with her as I know she will not make me regret it. I strongly recommend her to anyone searching, and will continue to use her services as long as she recommends, and as long as they are available.
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr.Susan is an incredible practitioner at what she does. I love working with her. She's so understanding, patient and caring. She listens to everything I have to say and provides me with the necessary tools & support that I need. On the bright side, she has the brightest aura that lights up your day especially when things get hard! Thank you Dr, Susan!
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I've never had someone support me as well as she has. She really makes me think. She challenges my thoughts and helps me understand stuff.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
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