LISW, LCSW

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz, LISW, LCSW

Experience20 years
LocationUtah
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Susan

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz brings a client-centered way of working that emphasizes collaboration, respect, and the client’s own strengths.

Background and approach

With 20 years of clinical experience and licensure as an LISW and LCSW (IA LISW 06146, UT LCSW 13834085-3501), she focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns such as grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship and family matters, eating and sleeping challenges, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Dr.

Frauenholtz uses evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. She also attends to specific life contexts such as cancer and caregiver stress, seasonal affective disorder, women’s issues, forgiveness work, and cultivating self-love and life purpose.

Based in Utah and accepting international clients, she offers flexible session formats and works with each client to create practical, attainable goals and strategies for change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s goals and experience guide the work; this approach helps people clarify values, build self-compassion, and move toward meaningful change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily coping challenges by teaching practical skills and structured strategies. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for habit changes, addictions, and readiness to try new coping strategies.

Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to explore what methods feel most helpful, adapting techniques over time based on the client’s goals, preferences, and progress. This collaborative stance allows adjustments so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options support ongoing work with licensed professionals and allow conversations, skill-building, and reflection to continue in ways that match each client’s life and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among others.

What is the general therapeutic style and approach?

The practice is client-centered and strengths-based, using a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match techniques to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has 20 years of experience working as a licensed clinician and draws on that background to offer practical, tailored support.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She holds LISW and LCSW credentials with IA LISW 06146 and UT LCSW 13834085-3501, and is based in Utah.

Are services available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and international clients are accepted for online work.

What session formats are offered for therapy?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressForgivenessLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Iowa, Virginia, Utah

Languages

English

What Susan can help with

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Susan works with women on concerns including anxiety, self-esteem, and depression.

How Susan approaches therapy

Susan's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Susan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Utah, with 20 years of clinical experience.