Susan Frey, LPC

Susan Frey is an LPC with two decades of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She works with adults on common struggles like addiction, anger, grief, and ADHD. Her background includes a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a career change that brought her into therapy work after a major life disruption.

Susan uses clear, goal-oriented methods in sessions. She often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, and will choose solution-focused or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when that fits a client's needs. Conversations are practical and aimed at everyday change rather than abstract theory.

Her experience spans long-term and short-term concerns. That includes substance and process addictions, bipolar mood concerns, eating issues, panic, and relationship difficulties such as communication problems, infidelity, and commitment questions. She also lists aging and geriatric issues among her focus areas, and supports people managing the stresses that come with aging.

Susan emphasizes measurable progress. Sessions typically center on identifying specific goals, trying concrete strategies at home, and reviewing what works. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort to help people lead more satisfying lives.

People seeking help can expect straightforward talk, practical tools, and planning for real-life changes. Susan encourages clients to explore steps they can take between sessions and to check in about what is or isn’t helping.

How Susan’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can help when worry or avoidance gets in the way of living a meaningful life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, then tests new behaviors to reduce symptoms. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Susan will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit the person's needs. The decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, whether that means shorter check-ins on a tight day or scheduling around work and caregiving. It also lets people continue therapy when travel or mobility is difficult. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so expectations match what is available.