Susan Gallagher

Susan Gallagher is an LMHC practicing in Washington. She helps people facing grief, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps that build motivation and confidence. Her approach centers on listening and supporting people as they take the first steps toward change.

Susan creates a calm, nonjudgmental setting where clients can talk about hard feelings. She uses a mix of common therapy methods to match what each person needs. Sessions typically involve talking through immediate problems and planning small, doable changes to daily routines.

With eight years of experience, she draws on work across grief, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and stress related to caregiving or career pressures. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related worries, sexuality and gender questions, and challenges tied to neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD.

Susan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. That variety lets her adapt to different goals, from short-term coping to longer personal change.

People who come to her often want clear tools and steady encouragement. Susan aims to support clients in making choices that fit their values and daily life. She welcomes conversations in English and accepts international clients.

How Susan’s Approaches Guide Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter to you. It helps when emotions like anger or grief feel overwhelming and you want practical ways to live by what matters most.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building trust through empathy and respect. This approach is useful for people who need a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk about sensitive topics such as identity, relationship concerns, or caregiver stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits through short exercises and practice between sessions. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related concerns where concrete tools can make a difference.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit best based on goals, current challenges, and personal preferences. Some clients use a blend of approaches over time as issues change.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into day-to-day life easier by removing travel and allowing appointments during work breaks or between errands. It can also allow shorter check-ins when you need quick support, or longer sessions for deeper topics. Talk with the therapist about what schedule and session length will work best for your routine and goals.