- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Susan
Susan Urtz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, ADHD, and related concerns. Her practice includes support for grief, addictions, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques. Sessions focus on identifying goals, noticing unhelpful patterns, and trying new behaviors between meetings. Susan combines cognitive behavioral tools with mindfulness to help clients manage thoughts and day-to-day reactions.
Susan also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused methods to help people clarify what matters to them. This can look like setting small, measurable steps, practicing present-moment awareness, or experimenting with different ways of responding in social situations.
Her work often involves discussing family roles, communication problems, blended family issues, and attachment concerns. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, and the stresses of adoption or foster care.
Sessions are practical and oriented toward skills people can use right away. Susan emphasizes steady effort and realistic plans rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients who want clear steps and regular feedback may find this approach helpful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them. It helps people who feel stuck by encouraging small, value-driven steps rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies for changing unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and some habit-driven problems. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment noticing, which can aid stress and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit those priorities. The process is collaborative and can change over time based on what helps in real life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online options. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, or prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work also makes it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life situations into conversation without extra travel.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting issues, and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation, goal setting, and skills practice rooted in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples, and family issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Susan holds FL LMHC and VT LCMHC credentials and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; 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.