- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Susan
Susan Rhodes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years in the mental health field. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and family of origin issues. Sessions are offered in English and based in Texas.
She brings experience from diverse settings and mixes practical tools with reflective conversation. Susan aims to be direct and clear about goals while also listening to each person's pace. She uses steps for healing, personal inventories, and concrete actions to support recovery.
Her approach includes client-centered conversations that focus on what matters to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify patterns of thinking and to try small changes that can reduce symptoms. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
Susan often talks through roles people grew up with and how those patterns affect current relationships. She also addresses parenting, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and issues tied to attachment or blended family dynamics. Practical supports and resource connections are part of sessions when helpful.
She describes herself as open-minded and creative in how she works. Outside of practice she trains for marathons, cooks, takes day trips, and participates in community projects. New clients begin by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to what matters most to the individual and helping them guide the conversation. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on clarity, reflection, and practical next steps that a person can try between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT often includes tracking thoughts and doing brief exercises or behavioral experiments that fit into daily life.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. When used online it supports setting small goals and building momentum through focused conversations and follow-up actions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then recommend ways of working that match those needs. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The biography mentions teletherapy and schedule flexibility but does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can be integrated into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family of origin concerns, among other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and practical. She combines conversational, client-centered work with specific actions and recovery steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations.
What credentials and location apply to sessions?
She holds VT LICSW and TX LCSW credentials and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions teletherapy and flexibility in scheduling; please confirm current session format options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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