- Client-centered methods
- CBT and motivation
- Focus on depression
About Susan
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz uses a client-centered approach to help people navigate hard moments. She guides conversations so clients feel heard and can spot practical steps forward. She brings 20 years of clinical experience and the perspectives that come with long-term practice in mental health.
Her work focuses on anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people facing life changes, relationships stress, addiction struggles, sleep and eating difficulties, and career questions. Additional areas of interest include caregiver stress, cancer-related issues, seasonal affective disorder, and women's issues.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and respect for each person’s goals. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. Narrative and Solution-Focused elements help people reframe stories and find small, achievable steps that matter.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is working and what needs to change. The therapist adapts techniques to fit each situation rather than using one fixed method. Over time the work aims to increase coping skills, improve mood, and restore a clearer sense of direction.
She is licensed as an Iowa Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, and as a Utah Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Sessions are provided in English and international clients may be accepted; confirm current session options before booking.
Her work focuses on anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people facing life changes, relationships stress, addiction struggles, sleep and eating difficulties, and career questions. Additional areas of interest include caregiver stress, cancer-related issues, seasonal affective disorder, and women's issues.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and respect for each person’s goals. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. Narrative and Solution-Focused elements help people reframe stories and find small, achievable steps that matter.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is working and what needs to change. The therapist adapts techniques to fit each situation rather than using one fixed method. Over time the work aims to increase coping skills, improve mood, and restore a clearer sense of direction.
She is licensed as an Iowa Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, and as a Utah Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Sessions are provided in English and international clients may be accepted; confirm current session options before booking.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.