- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Susan
Dr. Susan Harris is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 25 years of experience in behavioral health. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and anger concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are among the areas she addresses. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from Arizona.
She focuses on treating addiction and mental health together, rather than as separate problems. That means discussing substance or process use alongside mood, relationships, and daily routines. Her approach emphasizes learning practical skills that can change how a person copes day to day.
Her methods draw from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. In practice this looks like listening closely, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, building emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills, and using short, clear exercises in and between sessions.
Dr. Harris emphasizes concrete tools over labels. She helps people practice new responses to social situations, manage anxiety symptoms, and reduce urges related to substance use or process behaviors. Sessions also cover family of origin patterns, communication problems, codependency, and grief when those issues affect recovery and mood.
Her work style is direct and skills-focused. People can expect to leave sessions with a few steps to try before the next meeting. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online options.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens first and follows the client's lead, helping them set goals and try steps that feel doable. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps with anxiety or mood problems. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers short, practical skills for regulating emotions and managing intense urges, which can be practiced in brief exercises between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on current needs, goals, and what feels most useful. That decision can change over time as progress is made or challenges shift.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow check-ins during a lunch break, or reduce travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth is limited, while others choose video when they want more face-to-face interaction. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into everyday life without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and anger issues, and mood disorders including bipolar and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are included in her focus areas.
What is her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and skill-oriented. Sessions emphasize learning practical tools from CBT and DBT as well as mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience in behavioral health and addiction work, and many years specifically in mental health counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.