- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Susan
Dr. Susan Harris is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona with 25 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship issues, anger, bipolar disorder, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. She lists family of origin issues among her areas of focus.
She combines addiction work and mental health care, treating both together rather than separately. Sessions focus on practical skills for daily life. Dr. Harris uses a person-centered stance that emphasizes listening and helping people practice new ways of coping.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing also show up in sessions to support clearer choices and walking through difficult moments.
In practice she helps people untangle patterns that trace back to the family they grew up in. That can mean talking through expectations, communication patterns, codependency, or unresolved guilt and shame. She keeps explanations straightforward and focuses on what clients can try between sessions.
People who come for help can expect short-term skill work alongside longer conversations about what shaped their habits. Dr. Harris frames progress as small, practical steps toward steadier moods and clearer choices. She works in English and sees concerns related to aging and caregiver stress as part of the wider picture of a person’s life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places attention on what matters most to the person and encourages active listening and reflection. Online sessions using this approach focus on asking clear questions and supporting skill practice between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and behavior. In remote sessions CBT tools include structured problem lists, worksheets, and homework to try new responses to old patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. These are taught in short, practical steps and can be practiced in the time between appointments.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods fit the issues you bring. That collaborative process helps shape whether sessions emphasize skills, longer conversation, or a mix of both.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions without needing travel, or options that reduce bandwidth by avoiding video. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so therapeutic work continues between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, anger, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues and related topics like codependency and communication problems are included.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening and practical skills. Sessions include skill practice and conversational work to address patterns from the family of origin.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience, including long-term work in addiction services and mental health counseling.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Arizona.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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