- interactive sessions
- evidence-based techniques
- strengths-focused
About Susan
Susan Contegni is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Sessions are interactive and focused on practical steps to address day-to-day challenges.
Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and centers sessions on a client's existing strengths. She encourages straightforward problem-solving and clear goals. Conversations aim to identify small changes that reduce stress and improve communication patterns.
Many people contact her when routines shift after a major life event. Issues tied to abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, blended family adjustments, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and cancer also appear in her practice. She listens for patterns that keep old problems repeating and helps clients try different responses.
Her style is client-centered with an interactive approach. That means sessions include questions, feedback, and practical exercises rather than long monologues. Homework or short practice tasks may be suggested between meetings to test what works in real life.
Sessions are delivered in English and she accepts international clients. The first meeting focuses on clarifying immediate concerns and choosing a few achievable goals. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule their first session using the button on the profile.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Susan works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method she uses helps identify unhelpful thinking and then tests different responses in everyday situations; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach concentrates on strengthening attachment and communication patterns by noticing how past relationships shape current reactions; this can help when loyalty conflicts or blended household roles create tension.Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will review the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest approaches to try. Sessions can be adjusted over time if an approach does not fit or if priorities change, making the process collaborative.
The original biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue care across locations for international clients. Licensed professionals generally adapt exercises and homework so they work in the client’s daily life rather than only in session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. She also sees concerns related to abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and cancer.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and interactive, featuring questions, feedback, and practical exercises. She often suggests short practice tasks to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and life-change concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida. Her practice is listed as located in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.