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Susan Rhodes, LICSW, LCSW
Texas
LICSW LCSW - Stress and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-Centered methods
About Susan
Susan Rhodes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in mental health. She practices in Texas and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related life changes. Susan also supports people dealing with parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and career or self-esteem challenges.
Susan draws on a wide range of clinical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different responses, and set small, doable steps toward change.
Her work often includes taking stock of strengths and stressors, planning actions to support recovery, and connecting people to resources when needed. She is direct about goals and progress and encourages people who are willing to make changes, even when it feels hard.
Susan’s background spans many settings and populations, and she uses that experience to shape treatment plans. She emphasizes clear steps for healing and practical inventories that make problems manageable. She also addresses adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, attachment and blended family matters, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and substance-related problems.
Outside of clinical work, she trains for marathons, cooks, takes day trips, and engages in community writing and podcast projects. Her personal interests inform a pragmatic, active approach to therapy.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks problems into small pieces and uses practical exercises to try new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own experience and priorities. Sessions emphasize listening, clarifying goals, and supporting the client to find their own solutions and next steps.
Motivational Interviewing is a brief, focused approach that helps people resolve uncertainty about change. It is useful for addictions, ambivalence about recovery, and situations where someone wants to build motivation for action.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences, and adjust strategies based on what works. That exploration is part of the early sessions and continues as goals evolve.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people schedule sessions around work, childcare, or medical appointments. Talk with the therapist about what timing and session length will work best for your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related life changes and coping concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods and is direct about steps and progress. The work often involves noticing thoughts and habits and testing new responses.
How much experience does she have in the field?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health across a range of settings and populations.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds VT LICSW and TX LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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