Susan Van Wazer , LPC

Susan Van Wazer is a licensed professional counselor with three decades of experience. She focuses on Women's issues among a range of concerns and helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, depression, grief, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, and questions around identity and career.

Susan typically begins by listening to what matters most to each person. She looks for repeated patterns that keep people stuck and helps them identify small, realistic steps toward change. Sessions are conversational and grounded in real-life problems rather than jargon-heavy theory.

Her approach blends client-centered care with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to reshape thoughts and behaviors. She brings awareness practices to help with anxiety and stress. Susan also draws on ideas from existential and Jungian thinking to help people clarify values and life purpose.

Across 30 years she has done direct therapy, developed programs, supervised other clinicians, and managed program operations. That background influences the way she structures work with clients - organized, pragmatic, and focused on goals clients name for themselves.

People who choose her often want straightforward guidance about making changes, recovering from past trauma, or finding clearer direction in midlife and career decisions. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through hard things and try new ways of coping.

Approaches and online therapy that fit your life

Susan uses client-centered therapy to create a listening space where the client's concerns guide the work; this approach helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most to them. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to change them. Mindfulness techniques are often added to help manage anxiety and stay grounded in the present.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively to match approaches to each person's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan so it feels workable and relevant.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people keep a face-to-face rhythm without commuting. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, tracking progress, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These flexible options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between sessions.