- Client-centered approach
- Skill-based tools
- Practical communication help
About Susan
Susan Arvidson is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Minnesota who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She keeps sessions focused on practical steps and clear goals, while making space for difficult emotions. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at making therapy feel manageable on a busy schedule.
Susan draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and priorities. She also uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and from acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and take workable steps forward. Skills from dialectical behavior therapy show up when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Her work often addresses grief, family problems, trauma and abuse, and challenges like low self-esteem, anger, or intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care histories, personality concerns, seasonal mood shifts, and ADHD-related struggles. Sessions focus on concrete strategies, clearer communication, and rebuilding routines that help day-to-day functioning.
Susan has six years of clinical experience as an LPCC in Minnesota. Clients who come to her can expect a collaborative process that balances emotional support with skill-building. She invites people to explore what’s getting in the way of living the life they want and to practice new ways of coping between sessions.
If you’re looking for a therapist who emphasizes kindness, practical skills, and individualized attention, she can help you make steady progress toward your goals.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Susan commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and honoring each person’s pace and goals. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort through emotions and decide next steps.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify personal values and take small, meaningful actions toward them. ACT can be useful for mood concerns, anxiety, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are applied to spot and change thinking or behavior patterns that make symptoms worse, which can quickly lead to practical changes in daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan works together with clients to try methods that match their needs and goals, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. She often combines listening-based work with skill practice and homework so clients can test what helps between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes consistent follow-up and skill practice more practical for many people looking to change daily habits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and related mood or personality concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends a client-centered approach with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to set goals and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience practicing as a licensed professional clinical counselor in Minnesota.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota and provides services from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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