- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Susan
Susan Urtz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Florida with 25 years of experience. She focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, and family conflict. Her work often addresses relationship stress and blended family issues when those come up in individual therapy.
Susan uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to everyday routines and decisions.
She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people live in line with what matters to them. That can be useful for coping with life changes, grief, caregiver stress, or chronic health challenges. Solution-focused elements are used to set short-term goals and track small wins.
Susan treats each person as an individual and works with the issues they bring. She emphasizes skills people can practice between meetings, such as small behavioral experiments and brief mindfulness exercises. The emphasis is on what the person can do next to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice across a range of settings. People who want clear, practical steps and a mix of talk work and skill-building tend to find her approach straightforward and accessible.
Approaches used and what online work looks like
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help when people face life changes, grief, or ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide which techniques are emphasized.
Session logistics and formats are not specified above, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or work break, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches like CBT lend themselves to short skill-practice tasks between meetings, which can fit well into online sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to an online setting while working with the client to find what fits their daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Susan helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, parenting stress, career issues, and related matters.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, and solution-focused steps to set and reach goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals and on family-related issues in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC and an LCMHC licensed in Florida, and practices out of that state.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.
How is cost handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.