Susan Van Arsdel, LPC
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
About me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the State of Missouri, with over 8 years of experience working as a counselor, behavior modification and life coach. I graduated with a Master Arts Counseling from Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri in December 2013. I am also a National Certified Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, physical trauma and emotional abuse. I have counseled many children, families and individuals in a variety of settings.
I attended trainings to become certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Rapid Reprocessing). Through this modality I am able to help those clients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, physical trauma and emotional abuse. This can be very beneficial to these clients because it allows the client to process these very disturbing memories and put them back in a place where they can be kept safe, but no longer be harmful to the client.
My counseling approach is warm, genuine and interactive. I treat everyone with respect and compassion. I treat others as I would want to be treated. I am honored to be chosen to help my clients.
If you are ready to seek a more fulfilling, happier life and take the first step towards doing so, I am here to support and empower you on your road to change and success. I look forward to working with you!
Clinical Approaches:
Client Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Solution-focused Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Services Offered:
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Language:
English
Licensing: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #: 2014022291 Expires June 30, 2023
Professional experience
8yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Avoidant Personality, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hearing Impaired, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
MO LPC 2014022291
Reviews
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I look forward to my weekly appointments with Susan! Talking with Susan is like updating a friend on what’s going on in my life, except this friend can actually help navigate me through the twists and turns. Beyond the talking, Susan has provided me with helpful worksheets, tools, and resources that have brought clarity and consistency throughout my progress in therapy. I don’t believe I could have matched with a better Therapist. Thank you for caring as much as you do, Susan!
Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Susan is very personable and very qualified helping clients with PTSD. She is the first counselor I've had who could address it immediately and effectively.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and adhd
She made me feel comfortable from the beginning.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
I really enjoyed my video calls with Susan, I felt very at ease with her and our conversations made me feel more positive. If it were not for financial reasons I would of carried on with my sessions.
Would happily recommend Susan to anyone.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Susan is a great and empathetic listener. She has helped me talk through my circumstance, feel validated and affirmed during a time of crisis.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Susan is a beam of light.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd