- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Susan
Susan Shouse is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 26 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship concerns, and lists social anxiety and related issues among her focus areas. Her plain, steady approach emphasizes practical change and realistic coping.
She begins by listening to what is most urgent for the person in front of her. Sessions are organized around clear goals and workable steps. Susan uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new responses in small, manageable ways.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods guide short-term planning and forward movement. That can look like setting a single experiment to try before the next session, or breaking a larger problem into a few concrete tasks. Progress is tracked in everyday terms rather than clinical jargon.
Susan also pays attention to life roles and stresses that affect daily functioning, such as parenting, caregiving, work pressure, and health problems. She helps people sort priorities, set boundaries, and make choices that reduce overwhelm.
Practical skills for sleep, eating, and managing intense emotions are part of many sessions when needed. She supports people dealing with grief, trauma, identity questions, or career shifts with direct, calm conversation and structured tools.
People who prefer clear steps and steady feedback often do well with her style. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to clarify immediate concerns and plan next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and clear feedback so clients can set their own goals and priorities. In online sessions this looks like checking in about immediate problems, defining one or two steps to try, and reviewing results together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. Online CBT can include brief behavioral tasks to try between sessions, simple thought records, and reviewing what worked or didn’t on the next call.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and short practices to reduce reactivity. In remote work this often means guided exercises during the session and short daily practices to build steadier responses to stress.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss options, try specific techniques, and adjust methods based on the client’s goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical results.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to use exercises in daily life without extra travel.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship difficulties, and related concerns such as grief, sleep and eating issues, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-oriented approach that combines client-centered listening with techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Michigan and holds the credential Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker, abbreviated MI LMSW.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
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 a first session to clarify concerns and plan next steps.