- Evidence-informed approaches
- Focus on communication
- Helps with grief
About Susan
Susan Arvidson is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota. She focuses on helping people who are coping with depression, anxiety, relationship strains, and trauma. Her manner is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping clients feel heard and get practical steps they can use between sessions.
Susan emphasizes building self-acceptance and stronger communication skills. She helps people tackle feelings of isolation, shame, and low self-esteem while sorting through life changes like divorce and separation. Adoption and foster care appears among her additional focus areas and may be part of conversations when relevant to a client's history.
Her work looks at how mood and personality patterns affect daily life. She draws on evidence-based techniques to help people manage mood swings, anger, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. The goal is to reduce distress and increase functioning in ways that fit each person’s life.
Susan also works with concerns such as ADHD, grief, intimacy-related issues, and seasonal affective disorder. She offers a steady space to talk through difficult moments and to practice small changes that add up over time.
Overall, sessions are collaborative and paced to each client’s needs. People can expect a blend of practical skills, thoughtful listening, and attention to how past events shape present patterns.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifying personal values to guide action. It can help with persistent anxiety, depression, and feelings of being directionless. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behavior and mood. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving around relationship or daily-life struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what is helpful. That gives clients a role in choosing what to try and when to change course.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps people fit sessions into a busy week. It also allows for shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed and can make it simpler to keep continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use the same ACT and CBT techniques online that they use in person, focusing on skills practice, values-based goals, and concrete steps between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, grief, anger, ADHD, and related mood or personality concerns. Adoption and foster care is listed among additional focus areas and may be part of exploration when relevant.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative, combining listening with practical tools. Sessions aim to strengthen communication, self-acceptance, and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential, listed as MN LPCC, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.