- 25 years experience
- Person-centered care
- Codependency support
About Susan
Susan Henry is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She practices in Minnesota as an LISW and an LCSW and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and addiction. Her work also includes support for LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and codependency.
Susan aims to make sessions feel welcoming and affirming. She uses a person-centered style that helps people name patterns and build self-respect. Interactions are straightforward and focused on practical steps that can be used between visits.
Her background includes long experience helping people through life changes and trauma. She often addresses workplace stress, parenting strains, and chronic illness as part of broader care. Susan also works with people who struggle with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder.
In sessions she guides clients to try skills that fit their daily life. That might mean practicing new ways to cope with strong emotions or trying small behavior changes. The focus stays on what a person needs now and what they want to work toward.
Susan centers compassion and clear goals in her work. She helps people develop healthier patterns, strengthen relationships, and find better balance. Prospective clients can expect a calm, steady approach aimed at usable change.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns that began earlier in life and how they affect current connections. It can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and rebuilding trust.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or while traveling. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring current stressors into the conversation for immediate problem solving.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Iowa, New Jersey, Nevada, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Susan works with many issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She helps clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and apply small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience supporting people through complex life challenges and emotional recovery.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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