About Susan

Susan Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and ADHD. Susan listens with respect and aims to create straightforward plans that fit each person's daily life.

She uses several proven approaches to help people manage difficult emotions and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with clearer thinking.

Background and approach

Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense feelings and improving emotional regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in noticing painful thoughts without getting stuck in them while moving toward what matters most. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches shape sessions so people feel heard and understood as they work through relationship and intimacy concerns.

Susan also addresses grief, trauma, sleeping problems, parenting strain, bipolar mood shifts, and coping with life changes. She works with people who face chronic health challenges, caregiving stress, communication problems, and substance issues. Her style is calm, direct, and practical.

When someone starts with Susan, they can expect focused conversation, tools to try between sessions, and collaboration on realistic goals. She encourages small steps and tracks progress so change feels doable.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting caught by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms like worry and sleep disruption. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which is helpful for anger, mood swings, and impulsive behavior.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options, try techniques in session, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process that balances short-term relief with longer-term goals.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and messaging let someone check in between sessions or use therapy when a full call isn’t practical. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between visits.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Susan commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD among other challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Susan takes a practical, down-to-earth approach that combines skills training with supportive listening. Sessions focus on problem solving and building tools to use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of experience working in clinical settings helping people with emotional regulation, motivation, self-esteem, and coping after trauma.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor credential, noted as LPC, and practices with that credential in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
11 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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