- Skills focused
- Attachment aware
- Values driven
About Susan
Susan Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. She draws on 11 years of experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and addiction concerns. Susan focuses on practical steps and steady support rather than quick fixes. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
Susan adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. She uses a mix of accepted approaches to help people build new skills, name patterns, and make daily changes that feel doable. Her work often centers on relationship strain, sleep problems, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people coping with life changes, parenting stress, and mood differences such as bipolar concerns.
Her background includes helping people with co-occurring issues like chronic illness, substance use, and codependency struggles. She listens for what matters most and helps set clear, small goals. Sessions combine practical tools with attention to how feelings and attachment history shape behavior.
Susan describes therapy as a partnership where clients learn to notice patterns and try out different responses. She offers guidance while encouraging people to discover what works for them. Her style is respectful and direct, with attention to safety and steady progress.
If someone wants to begin, Susan asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs. The process is presented as straightforward and step-by-step.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions toward them. It helps with anxiety, stress, and motivation by teaching ways to notice thoughts without getting stuck and then choose actions that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood swings. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and reactions; it can help people improve intimacy-related issues and communication difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in on what is helpful and adjusts the plan so therapy feels useful and realistic for everyday life.
Confirm current session options before booking because specific formats were not listed in the biography. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, make it easier to keep consistent appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also reduce travel time and let people practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to an online setting to focus on behavior change, emotion regulation, and relationship patterns.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Susan address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, grief, and parenting concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, combining skills work with attention to emotions and attachment patterns to create clear, doable steps.
What experience does she bring?
Susan has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including codependency, bipolar issues, and chronic illness alongside emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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