- Grief and loss
- Anger and stress
- CBT and ACT
About Susan
Susan Gallagher is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with eight years of post-licensure experience. She helps people cope with grief and loss, manage anger, build self-esteem, and navigate major life changes. She also works with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, bipolar concerns, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.
Susan focuses on practical conversations that name the problems people bring from their family of origin and everyday life. She uses straightforward questions and reflective listening to help people notice repeating patterns. Sessions often include concrete tools to try between meetings so change can be tested in daily life.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. That means sessions can combine values-based goals, skills for noticing unhelpful thoughts, and an emphasis on how the client wants to live. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when someone needs help finding the next right step.
Susan works with a wide range of concerns tied to identity and relationship stress, including LGBT and gender dysphoria questions, body image and intimacy-related issues, and struggles around caregiving or aging. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment, and family of origin issues.
Sessions are practical and grounded. Expect direct questions, collaborative goal-setting, and homework that fits into everyday routines. People who want clear guidance about changing long-standing patterns often find this approach useful.
How Susan’s therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings show up. It fits concerns like anxiety, depression, and life transitions where values and behavior change matter.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new responses. It is often used for anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and managing day-to-day reactions that come from old family patterns.
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person’s own priorities guide sessions. That approach is helpful when someone needs to make sense of family of origin roles or rebuild self-esteem.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to use based on goals, preferences, and what shows up in early sessions. This is a practical conversation rather than a one-time choice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or use phone-only check-ins when internet or bandwidth is limited. The matching process will show the supported session types so scheduling fits your routine.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Susan works with grief, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and other listed areas such as caregiving and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions combine reflection, practical skills, and short-term goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
Susan has eight years of experience after earning her LMHC credential and practicing in Washington.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LMHC licensed in Washington. Her practice is based in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify session formats. The site matching flow will list available formats when you schedule.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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