- Client-centered care
- Practical strategies
- Trauma-aware approach
About Susan
Susan Phillips is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 25 years of experience in clinical work. She focuses on listening deeply and helping people untangle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and other challenges. Her approach centers on practical steps that fit each person's life and goals. She writes plainly and aims to make the first contact feel easier for a worried parent or individual.
Susan uses a client-centered foundation that emphasizes being heard and understood. From that place she brings in cognitive behavioral tools to notice thought and behavior patterns. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to find their own reasons to change.
Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals and build momentum. For trauma and abuse-related work she draws on trauma-focused methods while adapting pace to what the person needs. Grief and end-of-life concerns are met with care and practical guidance for day-to-day coping.
Sessions commonly address family of origin issues, adoption and foster care questions, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and anger or relationship struggles. She also supports people managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, and career or life-transition challenges. The focus stays on clear, doable strategies that help people feel steadier.
Susan invites prospective clients to take the next step when they feel ready. Her style is respectful, down-to-earth, and oriented toward real change. She works with each person to create a plan that reflects their priorities and pace.
How her approaches translate to online work
Many of Susan's methods translate well to remote sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience, which guides every conversation and helps set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools for noticing thought and behavior patterns and practicing new skills between sessions. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck by helping them explore their own reasons for change and set achievable next steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about current goals, past efforts, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and homework tools or brief check-ins can be used to maintain momentum. If you prefer a pacing that focuses on short-term goals, solution-focused techniques can be emphasized; if deeper trauma work is needed, trauma-focused strategies can guide the pace. Discuss your needs and preferences during the initial scheduling process to find a practical way to make therapy part of your routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Susan works with common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and addictions. She also helps with parenting strain, relationship and family problems, caregiver stress, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
What is her therapy style like?
She emphasizes a client-centered style that starts with listening closely. Then she uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods to set goals and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in the mental health field in Florida, supporting people with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.