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Susan Sullivan, LMFT
Texas
LMFT - Anxiety and Depression focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Goal oriented work
About Susan
Susan Sullivan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 11 years of experience. She sees people coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strains, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Sessions are presented in a direct, practical way that focuses on current problems and what can change next.
Susan favors a client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert on their own story. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people test different responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the main approaches she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and try concrete alternatives.
She also uses mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and staying present during stressful moments. Narrative therapy is used to examine the stories people tell about themselves and to open up different ways of understanding painful events. Motivational interviewing supports people who are unsure about change or who want help building momentum.
Susan has worked in both individual and group settings over her career. She collaborates with clients to set clear goals and track progress in measurable ways. Sessions typically mix discussion, skill-building, and brief home practice so people can try new strategies between meetings.
People who want straightforward, skills-based work often find this approach useful. To start, she asks people to describe the problem, current coping, and one practical goal to focus on in early sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
She commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods. CBT in online sessions focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts, planning small behavioral experiments, and reviewing results together. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and collaborating so the plan fits the person’s priorities.She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people notice physical and emotional states in the moment. These practices can be short exercises that fit into a busy day and help with stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work; she will help clients decide which approaches match their goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
The therapist's biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm the session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Practical work like CBT homework, brief mindfulness exercises, and collaborative planning adapts well to remote sessions, but verify the exact formats offered when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family issues, compassion fatigue, stress, trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting and career questions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test concrete alternative responses through practice and small experiments.
What is her background and experience?
She has 11 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist and has provided both individual and group therapy during her career.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMFT credentials in Michigan and Texas and practices from Texas.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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