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Susan Shouse, LMSW

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Susan

Susan Shouse is a Michigan-based licensed social worker (LMSW) with 26 years of clinical experience helping people manage a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She commonly works with clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related issues such as communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress. Her practice also addresses practical struggles like sleep and eating difficulties, career strain, and coping with major life changes.

Susan uses a collaborative, client-centered stance that emphasizes respect for each person's values and strengths while tailoring strategies to individual needs. She integrates evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to create pragmatic plans for change.

Sessions aim to blend emotional exploration with concrete skills for coping, decision-making, and relapse prevention when relevant. Clients can expect an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment in which the therapist partners with them to set goals and track progress.

Susan’s background supports work on nuanced issues including attachment, blended-family dynamics, chronic illness, and identity-related concerns, with attention to practical outcomes and personal growth.

Approaches that guide online work and care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients identify their own goals; this approach supports people working through identity, self-esteem, and interpersonal concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers structured, practical tools for recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related patterns, and coping with life transitions. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and acceptance skills that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, benefiting stress, trauma responses, and persistent worry.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each client to select and adapt methods based on the person’s needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure work feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Susan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These remote formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, manage appointments from home, and revisit therapeutic content through written messages when that is helpful for learning and practice.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Susan works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, ADHD, and many related areas like communication problems, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices in a client-centered way that blends empathy and collaboration with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to help clients meet their goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 26 years of clinical experience to her work, drawing on that background to address both emotional and practical aspects of recovery and growth.
What credentials and location apply?
Susan holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan; her license number is MI LMSW 6801072025 as provided in her profile details.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and provides services to clients within the region indicated.
Which session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time according to the provided terms.
What should I do to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Susan can help with

Susan Shouse works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, depression, and coping with life changes.

Susan works with depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction.

How Susan approaches therapy

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

Experience and training

Susan is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 26 years of clinical experience.