LPC
Dr. Susan Gurvich, LPC
- Experience25 years
- LocationTexas
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Susan
Dr. Susan Gurvich offers a compassionate, person-centered approach for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, trauma and other life transitions.
Background and approach
With an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic connection, she begins by learning about each person’s priorities and goals so that interventions fit the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Trained as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practicing in Texas, she draws on 25 years of experience in behavioral health across hospital and outpatient settings.
Her work combines acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered listening, dialectical behavior tools, mindfulness practices, and hypnotherapy techniques to address issues like career strain, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, caregiving stress, and identity-related matters including LGBT and gender dysphoria. Sessions aim to clarify obstacles, explore alternatives, and develop practical coping skills.
Dr. Gurvich values warmth, respect, and collaboration, and she tailors the format of care to what feels most comfortable for each person.
She supports clients through goal-setting and problem solving while acknowledging the shared humanity of therapist and client in the therapeutic journey.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. Gurvich commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness practices. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking practical steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit their needs and preferences, and adjust strategies as progress and insights emerge. This partnership helps tailor methods like mindfulness exercises or behavioral skills to everyday challenges.
Online therapy with Dr. Gurvich is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions around work, caregiving, or geographic constraints and allow for different communication styles as clients practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English
What Susan can help with
Dr. Susan Gurvich works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
Susan works with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, caregiving, relationship issues, polyamory, and LGBTQ+ and gender issues.
How Susan approaches therapy
Susan's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas.