- client-centered
- CBT-informed
- mindfulness tools
About Susan
Susan Armes is a licensed therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. She has 23 years of clinical experience and speaks English. She presents a calm, respectful approach and aims to meet each person where they are.
She focuses on practical conversation and tailored planning. Sessions look at what's causing distress and what small steps can reduce it. For people dealing with panic attacks, she works to identify triggers and develop coping skills that can be used in everyday life.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that keep the person’s perspective central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to build breathing skills and calm attention during moments of high anxiety.
Susan adapts sessions to fit cultural and religious beliefs that matter to each person. She aims for clear goals and honest conversation, not jargon. Progress is measured in concrete changes people notice at home, at work, and in close relationships.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she frames early meetings as a chance to learn what will help most. Plans are adjusted over time as needs change. The focus is on making therapy useful and manageable for everyday life.
How therapy approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy keeps the person's experience at the heart of work. It involves open listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the individual, which helps when people need a flexible plan for stress or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete tools to test negative thoughts and try new behaviors, which can be useful for panic attacks and anxiety symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity in moments of high distress. These exercises can help someone notice rising anxiety and choose a calmer response.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and daily life. This is a collaborative effort that can shift over time as needs change.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit around work and family, reduce travel time, and make scheduling easier. Online meetings can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that are easier to attend on a busy day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susan commonly help with?
Susan works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Her additional focus includes issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace stress, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Sessions emphasize clear goals and skills people can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 23 years of professional work experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. That experience shapes a practical, compassionate practice.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida. The listed credentials are FL LMHC and VA LPC as provided.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options when you schedule to know whether online or in-person meetings are available.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Susan?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.