- Focus on skills
- Strengths oriented
- Goal focused
About Sue
Sue Ann O'Brien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, and helping people cope with life changes. Sue believes clients are the experts in their own stories and brings a practical, supportive presence to sessions.
She works in a straightforward way that aims to build on existing strengths. Conversations look at what is getting in the way now and what small steps could make a difference. Many people come for help with communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, mood-related concerns, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
Sue uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. She emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully, and setting realistic goals that fit daily life. Sessions often focus on skill development and problem solving rather than long abstract discussions.
Her approach also includes coaching-style support when people want practical tools for change. That can mean working on how to manage stress, improve relationships, or navigate a major life transition. Sue aims to make sessions feel useful from the start.
She offers care in English and practices in Arizona. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to availability. Sue supports people who are ready to take a step toward feeling more able to handle challenges.
Approach-driven online counseling that fits your life
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and panic by practicing breathing, grounding, and behavior change strategies that reduce intense symptoms in the moment. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns through clear goal setting and role-based practice that can make conversations feel less overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to use so therapy fits personal needs and preferences.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when people just need quick support. They also can be useful when quieter surroundings or less visual focus are needed, since some sessions do not require being on camera. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sue address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, mood disorders, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative, emphasizing strengths and skill building. Sessions aim to set manageable goals and use evidence-based techniques to address current problems.
How long has she been practicing?
Sue has 10 years of professional work experience in counseling and related supports.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.