Susan Gallenz

Susan Gallenz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with anger as well as stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and LGBTQ concerns. Her approach is straightforward and supportive, aiming to guide people through difficult moments and help them build on their own strengths.

Susan listens closely to each person's story and treats them as the expert of their life. She emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions. Conversations are aimed at reducing overwhelming feelings, improving communication, and easing panic or intense emotional reactions.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and many years working with diverse populations, including time volunteering with at-risk youth through the U.S. Peace Corps in Jamaica. That mix of community work and clinical practice shapes a down-to-earth style that focuses on real-life change.

Susan works with common concerns like workplace stress, social anxiety, mood problems, guilt and shame, and the fallout from trauma or abuse. She also supports people facing issues tied to identity, such as LGBTQ-related stress.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

Approaches for anger, anxiety, and healing online

Evidence-based techniques focus on measuring what feels overwhelming and building skills to respond differently. One common approach teaches practical strategies for managing intense emotions and reducing reactivity. It helps with anger, panic spikes, and situations that lead to outbursts by practicing breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping plans.

Another approach centers on processing trauma and loss in small, paced steps. This method helps people name painful memories, reduce their hold over everyday life, and restore a sense of safety and control. It can be useful for people coping with abuse, post-traumatic stress, or complicated grief.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and family, fewer trips to an office, and the ability to check in from wherever fits a daily routine. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions help them keep therapy consistent while managing everyday demands.