- Family of origin issues
- Coping with life changes
- CBT and DBT methods
About Susan
Susan VanHuizen is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues tied to aging, chronic illness, codependency, and family of origin concerns.
Susan helps people facing separation and divorce, problems with money, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She offers practical ways to manage guilt, shame, and control issues that can follow big life changes. Her work includes support for those dealing with chronic pain and long-term health challenges.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches guide conversations toward clearer thinking, emotion regulation, and stepping toward healthier habits. She focuses on concrete skills and short-term strategies as well as longer-term coping tools.
Susan aims to help people understand patterns that came from their family of origin and how those patterns affect choices now. She talks through roles, expectations, and repeated behaviors so people can decide what to keep and what to change. The work is practical and centered on daily life adjustments.
To begin, the process asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How Susan Applies Therapy Methods Online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and practice different responses for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on managing strong emotions and improving coping skills. It can be useful when intense feelings or impulsive behavior get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist and client work together to decide which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as needs evolve and progress is tracked.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, medical care, or caregiving duties. Some formats can allow shorter check-ins, phone-only conversations when bandwidth is limited, or video sessions when seeing facial cues is helpful. These practical choices aim to make therapy manageable within everyday life while focusing on skills from CBT and DBT that address stress, mood, and coping.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people with issues like chronic illness, codependency, and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches that focus on thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and mindful awareness. Sessions emphasize concrete strategies to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on mood, addiction, and life-transition issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Please check the platform or contact the practice to learn the exact session formats offered.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when selecting service options.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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