- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Workplace issues
About Susan
Susan Gallenz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with about 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and anger. She also supports people facing issues related to LGBTQ concerns, depression, panic, and workplace strain.
She views clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and grounded. She guides conversations, helps people notice patterns, and practices concrete skills to respond differently to strong emotions.
Susan trained at the University of Georgia where she earned a Master of Social Work. Earlier work includes volunteering with the U.S. Peace Corps in Jamaica and nearly two decades working as a CSAC before focusing on social work practice. That background informs her approach to stress, trauma, and loss.
In sessions she tends to focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. That can include learning ways to manage panic, easing social anxiety, or reducing anger that harms relationships. She also addresses guilt, shame, isolation, and forgiveness when those issues come up.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She helps people try practical exercises and then reviews what worked. If someone needs to shift direction, she discusses other options and adjusts the plan together.
Therapeutic methods and what online work looks like
Two common evidence-based techniques used in work like this are cognitive-behavioral methods and exposure-based strategies. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with concrete experiments, which can reduce angry reactions and anxiety. Exposure-based strategies involve gradual, guided practice confronting feared or avoided situations to lower panic and social anxiety over time.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try approaches that match those aims. Together they review what helps and make adjustments when an approach is not working as hoped.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their daily environment and bring real-life situations into the session for direct discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
Susan works with adults who struggle with anger that affects their relationships, work, or daily life. She also helps people living with the impact of someone else’s anger.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and goal-focused conversations to change unhelpful reactions. Sessions emphasize skills practice and reviewing what helps in real situations.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 15 years of experience as an LCSW and prior experience as a CSAC totaling around 18 additional years in related work. That background informs her clinical work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a LCSW licensed in Virginia and works with adults in that regional context.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.