- CBT
- DBT skills
- ACT methods
About Susan
Susan Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar mood issues, LGBT concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use to manage strong reactions and reduce repeat conflict.
Susan uses several evidence-informed approaches to help people change unhelpful patterns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that fuel anger and test new behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build committed action.
Her background includes work with people who have experienced trauma, people living with persistent mental illness, veterans, and those coping with co-occurring disorders and addictions. That experience informs how she keeps discussions straightforward and goal oriented. She pays attention to communication problems, relationship stress, guilt, and difficulties that come with personality and mood disorders.
Sessions are practical and focused on skill building. Clients can expect to practice techniques between meetings and bring real situations from daily life into talk sessions. The emphasis is on what someone can do differently right away to reduce tension and prevent escalation.
Susan explains therapy steps in plain language and helps people set clear goals. To get started, users follow the site's scheduling flow and complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
How Susan’s approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take small actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anger that keeps pulling someone into the same unhelpful responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical experiments to test new reactions. That approach is helpful for reducing automatic angry responses and changing problem thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Sessions typically mix talking about real situations with practice of specific skills, and choices are made together about what to try next.
The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking. When arranged online, sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone avoid travel time. Those practical benefits often make it simpler to practice new skills in everyday settings and continue momentum between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar issues, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as CBT, DBT skills, ACT, and motivational interviewing to address behavior and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people across a range of concerns including veterans and those with co-occurring disorders.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.