- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Susan
Susan Shouse is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 26 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship concerns. Her style is practical and direct, aimed at helping people manage reactions and make clearer choices in daily life.
Susan uses straightforward conversations to identify what triggers anger and where it shows up. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to help people spot patterns, test different responses, and practice new habits. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow down heated moments and notice thoughts and bodily cues before acting.
Sessions focus on concrete strategies. That can include changing unhelpful thinking, setting boundaries, improving communication, and planning short experiments to try between appointments. Motivational Interviewing can help when someone is wrestling with addiction or motivation to change.
She frames work as a partnership. Clients set goals and Susan helps map steps toward them while adjusting methods as needed. She also addresses related areas such as grief, parenting strain, sleep or eating problems, and career stress when those affect mood and anger.
Susan welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. All sessions are carried out in English. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How Susan’s approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their goals and feel understood while deciding what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises to change thinking patterns and test new behaviors, which can help with anger, anxiety, and mood problems.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Susan will work with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, whether that means practicing mindfulness to pause before reacting or using CBT tools to reframe a situation. She adjusts techniques based on how a client responds and what works in daily life.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time around work or family commitments. It can also let clients practice communication or boundary exercises in settings that resemble their real life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Susan works with anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship issues, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, using clear conversation, goal setting, and skills practice to change how people respond to triggers.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the LMSW credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in her region.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.