Susan Sullivan, LMFT
Compassionate, narrative-informed therapy for everyday struggles
Details
| Name | Susan Sullivan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas, Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Susan
Susan Sullivan is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 11 years of experience. She offers straightforward, person-focused care for people feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, or life changes. She listens first and works together with clients to set clear, practical goals for daily life.
Her approach centers on narrative and client-centered ideas. She helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and consider alternatives. That often opens the door to small, useful changes in thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
Susan also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thought patterns. She blends mindfulness and motivational interviewing so clients can build coping skills and find internal motivation for change. Sessions are practical and collaborative rather than lecture-based.
She has experience with both individual and group formats. That background informs how she structures sessions to keep them focused and supportive. People come to her for help with relationship strain, parenting pressures, career stress, compassion fatigue, and trauma-related recovery.
Susan describes the therapeutic relationship as a team effort. She works to create a respectful space where clients shape the goals and pace. Her aim is to help people regain perspective and move toward daily routines that feel more manageable.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Grief, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Susan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Susan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Susan directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Tools for Online Therapy
Many of Susans methods translate well to remote sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and looks for alternative meanings that reduce distress. It can help with grief, relationship problems, and finding a new perspective after loss or trauma.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client guides the pace and content. This approach supports people who need space to explore feelings and make decisions at their own speed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.
Finding the best fit is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose and adapt approaches based on needs, goals, and what feels most useful. Sessions are shaped together so techniques are practical and goal-focused.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for deep conversations and worksheets, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief updates or ongoing accountability. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Susan help with?
Susan works with many concerns including grief, anger, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, narrative-informed style that treats the client as the expert on their story and focuses on practical steps and skill building.
What is her professional background?
She has practiced for 11 years and has experience providing both individual and group therapy.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in Texas.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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