- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Trauma-informed support
About Susan
Susan Kates is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Wyoming with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family problems, grief, and mood concerns. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on practical steps to manage distress.
She draws on several structured approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused work. Susan often uses these methods to identify patterns, try small changes, and reduce intense reactions over time. The emphasis is on clear, manageable strategies rather than jargon or long theory sessions.
Her background includes work with people affected by homelessness, hospital-based care for children who experienced trauma, and outpatient settings that addressed chemical dependency and abuse. That breadth of experience informs how she approaches complicated life situations and overlapping problems like addiction and post-traumatic stress.
Susan also has experience with chemical dependency programs and is certified in Smart Recovery. She combines practical addiction-focused skills with CBT and solution-focused techniques when appropriate. Sessions tend to be goal-oriented with a focus on what to try between meetings.
She offers services in English and accepts international clients. Prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Susan uses CBT and solution-focused work online
Client-Centered ideas mean sessions focus on the person’s concerns and immediate goals. The therapist listens for what matters most and checks in about short-term priorities and what the client would like to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to manage anxiety and mood patterns. It can help with panic, obsessive thoughts, and unhelpful worry by practicing new ways of responding and testing small changes between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical next steps and what is already working. It can be useful when someone wants quick, concrete changes like reducing avoidance in social situations or improving communication in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan will discuss options with the client, consider goals and preferences, and adapt methods as the work progresses. The plan can shift as new priorities emerge.
The original profile did not list specific online session formats. Confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and work across different locations for international clients.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Wyoming
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Susan works with anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, mood disorders, and related issues such as panic and obsessive concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, practical methods like CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy, and applies trauma-focused approaches when needed to address strong reactions to past events.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional clinical experience working in hospital, outpatient, and community settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Wyoming and practices from that state.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.