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Susan Armes, LMHC, LPC
Florida
LMHC and LPC - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy optionsAbout Susan
Susan Armes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Susan provides straightforward, practical help for people who want tools they can use between sessions.
She focuses on helping clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and habits. Sessions often include talking through problems, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new ways to respond to stress. Susan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to give concrete options people can try.
Her background spans many kinds of challenges, including communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and workplace issues. She also addresses mood and panic disorders, social anxiety and phobia, post-traumatic stress, forgiveness, life purpose, and women’s issues. The work tends to be goal-oriented and practical.
Susan adapts discussion and planning to each person’s beliefs and culture. She explains steps plainly and checks in on progress. Many clients find this useful when they need clear next steps and measurable changes.
To begin, she asks people to describe the problem and say what they hope to change. That helps shape short-term goals and the techniques Susan will try with a client. Over time, the focus may shift as progress is seen and new goals arise.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Many of her methods are well suited to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and works well for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns by breaking problems into clear steps and experiments. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the person leads what matters most; this helps people clarify goals and values. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each client to decide which methods to try first, based on goals, daily routines, and preferences. Techniques may be mixed as progress is tracked and needs change.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use written exercises and guided practices between meetings. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions in a way that fits the client’s daily life and goals.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using clear conversation, behavior changes, and mindfulness practices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida with licensure in the relevant states noted as FL LMHC and VA LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here; check the therapist's online therapy options when scheduling.
What does therapy cost and how does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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