Profile / United States
Susan VanHuizen, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW counselor - stress and addiction
See online therapy options- CBT focused methods
- DBT skills practice
- Mindfulness exercises
About Susan
Susan VanHuizen is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her work focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day.
Susan uses straightforward methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people manage symptoms and make concrete changes. Sessions emphasize skills people can practice between meetings.
She often supports people dealing with grief from separation, family-of-origin issues, and relationship strain tied to substance use. She also works with issues around aging, chronic pain or illness, codependency, control struggles, guilt, and isolation. Financial stress and questions about life purpose are also common topics.
In sessions she breaks problems into manageable parts. That can mean tracking thoughts and behaviors, trying small experiments, or building daily routines. She uses simple skill-building exercises and short-term plans to test what works.
People who choose her tend to want clear steps and regular progress checks. Appointments focus on practical tools, frank discussion, and planning how to apply changes in real life. To start, potential clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and habits. It breaks problems into clear steps, helps set small goals, and uses short experiments to see what changes behavior and mood. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.DBT emphasizes practical skills for handling intense emotions and managing interpersonal strain. It teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can help when feelings escalate or relationships become a source of stress.
Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and awareness of present-moment experience. Simple practices can reduce rumination and increase calm, which supports the work done in CBT and DBT.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions allow time to try strategies, check how they worked, and adjust the plan together.
The original profile does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions fit into busy days by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering audio-only options when video is difficult. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and apply them to everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include chronic illness, family issues, forgiveness, and financial stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying new responses.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs 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?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.