- Client centered
- Cognitive techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Susan
Susan Rhodes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 20 years in the mental health field. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, anger, relationship struggles, and related life changes. Susan describes her style as creative and direct, and she draws on varied work settings and personal experience to guide sessions.
She aims to help people who want change and who are willing to look at their role in relationships. In sessions she helps clients take practical steps - personal inventories, action plans, and connections to resources that support recovery. She will talk through coping strategies for emotions like anger and frustration and help people map small, achievable changes.
Her approach mixes conversational work with techniques that address thinking patterns and motivation. Susan uses client-centered ideas to follow a person’s concerns and Cognitive Behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thoughts. She also uses narrative and psychodynamic perspectives to look at patterns that repeat across time.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. She describes herself as direct and uses that style to keep work moving without avoiding hard topics. People who prefer practical steps and clear feedback often find this approach useful.
Outside of work she trains for marathons, writes, and takes day trips with friends and family. Her everyday interests feed into a practical, action-oriented therapy style that emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following what matters most to the person in the room and building on their strengths; it is useful for stress, relationship issues, and anger that ties to personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or ambivalent about change by clarifying goals and building motivation in small steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. She will review goals, present options, and try methods that fit a client’s needs and preferences. That way the plan shifts if something is not working and stays oriented toward clear next steps.
Session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also let people use audio-only meetings when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while focusing on measurable changes.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, addiction, and other life challenges.
How does she approach therapy for temper and frustration?
She uses direct, practical work such as personal inventories, action steps, and resource connections to address anger and related behaviors.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 20 years in the mental health field and brings experience from diverse settings to clinical work.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds VT LICSW and TX LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work for her sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.