- 25 years experience
- Skills focused
- Whole person approach
About Susan
Susan Urtz is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience based in Florida. She works with individuals and couples to address stress, anxiety, relationship strains, depression, and other life challenges. Susan aims to help people find practical steps that lead to clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning.
She draws on several therapy styles, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, to help people notice patterns and try small, doable changes. Susan favors a whole-person outlook that considers emotions, behavior, and life context. Sessions focus on real problems and on building skills that people can use between visits.
Susan emphasizes compassion and respect for diverse backgrounds and life experiences. She listens for what matters most to each person and adapts guidance to fit their goals. The work is collaborative - clients set priorities and Susan supports progress toward those aims.
Her practice includes work on relationship concerns, parenting stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. She also helps with career stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and blended family issues. With a practical, solutions-minded approach, Susan helps people identify small steps that lead to noticeable improvements.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based sessions that combine thoughtful reflection with concrete tools may find her approach a good fit. She encourages people ready to try different strategies to reach out and begin the process of change.
She draws on several therapy styles, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, to help people notice patterns and try small, doable changes. Susan favors a whole-person outlook that considers emotions, behavior, and life context. Sessions focus on real problems and on building skills that people can use between visits.
Susan emphasizes compassion and respect for diverse backgrounds and life experiences. She listens for what matters most to each person and adapts guidance to fit their goals. The work is collaborative - clients set priorities and Susan supports progress toward those aims.
Her practice includes work on relationship concerns, parenting stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. She also helps with career stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and blended family issues. With a practical, solutions-minded approach, Susan helps people identify small steps that lead to noticeable improvements.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based sessions that combine thoughtful reflection with concrete tools may find her approach a good fit. She encourages people ready to try different strategies to reach out and begin the process of change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida, North Carolina, Vermont
Languages
English
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify personal values and take action toward those values. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving people space to set the pace while the therapist reflects and supports their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to see what makes life easier.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which tools to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, keeping choices practical and tailored to each person's situation.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or avoid travel when schedules are full. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to help people maintain continuity of care and practice new skills in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and many related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a whole-person, practical style that blends cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness with solution-focused work to help people try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples, and family systems in therapeutic settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
Susan holds Florida LMHC and Vermont LCMHC credentials and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.