Susan Davis

Susan Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and addiction. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style is direct and supportive for those who want change. With six years of experience, Susan blends several approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns that keep problems going. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take manageable actions toward them. Susan includes skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Motivational interviewing is part of her work when ambivalence about change gets in the way. These methods are used together to build coping skills, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve day-to-day functioning. She has supported people who have served in the military, people living with mood or personality disorders, and people facing trauma or co-occurring substance use concerns. Sessions aim to let someone talk through difficult feelings and practice different ways of responding to them. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Susan emphasizes a nonjudgmental tone. She helps clients set small, achievable goals and adjusts the pace based on what works. People who want clear tools for anger management and mood-related challenges often find this approach useful.

How Susan’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anger, and when someone wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and impulsive reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach practical techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help when anger feels overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This collaborative process means techniques can be mixed and paced to match the person's needs and preferences.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. They also let people use materials and practice exercises between meetings, which supports steady progress without promising any single outcome.