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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Susan
Susan Rhodes, LICSW, LCSW, practices in Texas and has 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and a broad range of related concerns. Her work draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, narrative, and psychodynamic approaches.
Rhodes describes her style as creative, open-minded, and passionate. She uses both personal and professional experience to engage people who want change. She is direct and aims to develop treatment plans that match a person's pace. Sessions include steps for healing, personal inventories, and actions to support recovery.
She focuses on people willing to confront change and to examine their role in relationships. Rhodes offers help for coping with grief, pain, and depression, and for rebuilding after loss or major life shifts. She also works with concerns such as parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and substance addiction.
Her approach blends practical change strategies and reflective work. She offers guidance on actions to support recovery and connections to resources. Outside of practice she trains for marathons, enjoys cooking and day trips, and spends time with family, friends, and pets.
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How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. The therapist follows the client's pace and emphasizes the client's own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches concrete strategies to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and support commitment to change, often used for addictions and behavior change.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Sessions may combine these approaches so the work matches the client's needs and the problems brought to therapy.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let someone continue care while managing work, family obligations, or mobility limits. Ask about session length and scheduling options when arranging the first appointment to make sure it fits everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Vermont
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and many related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes her style as creative, open-minded, and passionate and uses direct, practical methods to develop treatment plans with clients.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds Vermont LICSW and Texas LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.