- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Goal focused work
About Susan
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz is a licensed social worker with 20 years of clinical experience. She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices from Utah. She focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, grief, self-esteem, anger, and coping with change.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. That includes Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns and day-to-day behavior. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help with making changes and setting clear short-term goals.
Dr. Frauenholtz also works with trauma, addictions, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. She assists people dealing with caregiving strain, cancer-related stress, seasonal mood shifts, and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes support around relationship issues, parenting stresses, and questions of life purpose and forgiveness.
In sessions she listens for strengths and builds on them. Conversations aim to produce small, usable steps rather than abstract plans. People are helped to notice patterns, test new responses, and practice tools between meetings.
She offers help in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online options.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the person's lead, helps clarify concerns, and supports decisions the client wants to make. It is useful for building confidence and addressing relationship and self-esteem issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions use concrete exercises and practical homework to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or improve sleep and mood.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change. It uses focused questions and short conversations to boost willingness to try new habits, which can help with addictions, caregiving stress, or making career and lifestyle changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust plans as progress is reviewed.
Session options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals who offer remote sessions can still work on the same CBT exercises, motivational conversations, and goal-focused tasks used in in-person care.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Virginia, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, and related life changes.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and strength-focused, using Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, and Solution-Focused techniques to build skills and set goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a practicing clinician, working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices from Utah.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.