Hello- My name is Susan. I am licensed in Michigan with over 25 years of professional experience. I have worked as a mental health therapist in both clinical and in-home settings, mainly with adults and older adults. I'm also an experienced grief therapist, having worked in hospice.
My specialties include mood disorders (depression, anxiety and worry), grief and loss, coping with major life changes, motivation, goal setting, and overcoming shyness and improving self-esteem.
I'm also experienced in counseling people who are choosing or changing career paths, struggling with relationship issues, and addictions.
My Clinical approach utilizes a variety of techniques including Solution-Focused Therapy (just what it sounds like), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Changing thoughts and beliefs to change behavior), and Family Systems Therapy (families are inter-connected therefore what happens to one affects others). Most importantly, I practice active listening skills. This involves having a genuine interest in You! I'll be listening carefully to what you have to say, reflecting back what I'm hearing from you, asking pertinent questions, and making suggestions based on insight and many years of experience. I value the relationship I have with my clients. I take my time in building trust and mutual respect, and I follow your lead. After all, this is your journey- not mine!
It's never too late to start living your best life! I respect and admire your courage in taking this huge first step of choosing a counselor. If you're ready to begin, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
26 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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License information
MI LMSW 6801072025
Reviews
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Very helpful and easy to talk to.
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s one of the best therapists! She provides comfort, understanding, and solutions. I’ve only had a few genuine therapist in my life and she is one of them.
Written on May 11, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Susan actually listens to and cares about her patients. She is the best kind of therapist.
Written on May 08, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve been working with Susan for a while now, and I can’t say enough good things about her. She’s incredibly compassionate, patient, and truly listens. She’s helped me manage my anxiety in ways I never thought possible, offering both practical tools and genuine support. I always feel heard and understood in our sessions, and I leave feeling lighter and more grounded. If you’re looking for someone who really cares and knows how to help, I highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coaching
I find Susan to be a comforting place for me when we have our sessions. She's a great listener and helps me to feel, my feelings are mine and valid for me.
Written on Apr 11, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Susan is a wonderful therapist who actively listens, contributes meaningful insights, and offers both relevant knowledge about her expertise in psychology/social work as well as emotional support and encouragement on the long, difficult journey of healing that often feels impossible, particularly in helping with trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am immensely grateful to have Susan as my therapist on BetterHelp.
Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Susan is helping me with my issues. Very supportive.
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She is very genuine;
Written on Dec 29, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Susan is relatable, humorous, understanding, clearly passionate about her work, and overall extraordinarily helpful. My life has genuinely improved since I started working with her.
Written on Dec 25, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great listener!
Written on Dec 22, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, and adhd
Susan is very encouraging and supportive. I feel such relief to confide in Susan and trust the wisdom she shares with me.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coaching
She is wonderful and I am blessed to have her in my life. Thank you Better Help!
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fat
She is great. Very empathetic and a great listener. She can be light hearted when needed. She has great advice and good coping skill advice. It's been a long time since I had someone truly hear me.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Susan is awesome. I look forward to time with her to gain better understanding of everything.
Written on Apr 14, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Susan understands and can relate to my origins of stress and is helping me work through them
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Susan is great I have been working with her for about a year now. She has helped me over come a great deal. She is always attentive and listens to what you say completely before she responds. I would highly recommend her if you want a caring and understanding therepist
Written on Oct 14, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Susan is wonderful! She is a breath of fresh air to talk to. She listens and responds wonderfully. So glad she was chosen to be my therapist - she’s top notch.
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Susan has been such a blessing in my life! Highly recommend.
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Susan is a very good listener and really interprets what I say effectively allowing me to think through things. I find her kind, gentle in approach, and calming. She is excellent!
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am very comfortable with my therapist Susan. And I appreciate her timely responses to my journal entry’s.
Written on Jul 21, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and compassion fatigue
Susan is very caring and understanding. She gives great advice and tools that I can use.
Written on May 13, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Susan is the best!! Better Health has been difficult to manage and work with on billing
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
This is the first time I have done therapy and it was the best decision I have made. I didn’t know what to expect, I was afraid of being vulnerable to a stranger. But my therapist Susan, made me feel so comfortable from the very beginning. She gave me tools to help me grow, heal and just be more gentle with myself. She’s kind, considerate, knowledgeable, relatable and always on time. Thank you Susan for everything! You’ve truly helped me change myself for the better, change my life, my relationships and the way I feel and think about myself. There’s no greater gift than that.
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
My Therapist has been very helpful and has never made me feel like a burden when I have weekly appointments. She is caring and listens to me very strongly, I am so happy I was matched with her.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
A kind understanding person. She's a good listener and will ask you plenty of questions to help understand what is being discussed and always stays engaged. She always asks good questions and leave you something to think about at the end of every session, and will always check back up on your thoughts on the next session. Beyond understanding within the sessions, she's just as understanding out of it, and is very commutative with delays, cancelations, and reminders of future bookings and assignments.
She's a very nice woman who will always be open to making a few jokes with you or just trying to make you smile.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
susan is very good at what she does she lets me get it all out good homework to
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Susan is wonderful! I’m so glad I found her and she was able to help me so much. She’s a great listener and I feel so relax and comforted with our sessions. I’ve recommended BetterHelp to many, including my support group, because of my experience with Susan. I feel so lucky that I found a therapist that I can with. It’s not easy to find one, this I know from experience. I will always be grateful for her help.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Susan is phenomenal and made me fall back in love with going to therapy
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
Susan has helped me start to overcome a variety of trauma and abuse I had experienced as a child. It’s starting to change my life for the better and I could not be happier. Susan is a terrific therapist and I would recommend her to anyone seeking therapy.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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