Susan Van Wazer

Susan Van Wazer is a licensed professional counselor with three decades of experience. She welcomes people who are struggling with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or major life changes and offers steady, practical support as they figure out next steps.

Susan keeps sessions straightforward and focused on patterns that keep people stuck. She listens closely and helps clients notice habits and reactions that run on automatic. Then she works with them to try new ways of responding that match their goals.

Her background includes program development, supervising other clinicians, and managing administrative work such as grants and events. That variety shaped a practical approach to therapy that blends real-world problem solving with emotional work. She has practiced in both large cities and small towns across the country.

Susan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to create a supportive space where clients lead the process. Jungian and existential ideas inform deeper exploration of meaning when clients want it.

She has worked with people facing childhood trauma, grief, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting stress, career questions, and midlife transitions. Susan also supports clients dealing with compassion fatigue and burnout. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients; confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Susan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily life. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting the client set the pace and focus of the work. That approach helps when people need a safe place to sort feelings and choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Susan treats approach selection as collaborative and will work with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She often combines techniques so the work is both practical and personally meaningful.

The convenience of online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered. Online options can reduce travel time, make scheduling across time zones simpler, and allow shorter check-ins when people need brief support. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to fit everyday routines, helping clients practice new responses between appointments.