- CBT focused
- Goal oriented
- Values based
About Susan
Susan Frey is an LPC with twenty years of experience helping people facing anxiety and life disruption. She uses straightforward methods to help clients manage symptoms and move toward everyday functioning. Her approach is practical and goal-focused, aimed at helping people regain balance and meet personal goals.
Susan draws mainly on cognitive behavioral therapy, working with clients to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses solution-focused techniques for shorter-term goals and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when values-based work is a better fit. These approaches are chosen to match each person's needs, not applied the same way to everyone.
Her background includes work with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, grief, bipolar concerns, and anger. She also supports people dealing with relationship issues, communication problems, commitment worries, and life transitions. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the specific concerns she addresses.
Susan trained at Seton Hall University for her master’s degree in counseling psychology and completed a Bachelor of Science at York College of Pennsylvania. She changed careers after a major life disruption, which shaped her practical, empathetic style.
Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings. Expect a conversational style with homework that fits daily life. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes, helping people build routines and skills that last.
How Susan’s Approaches Work Online
The practice often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking small actions that align with what matters most, which can help when life feels overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then recommend strategies and experiments to try between sessions. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face conversation, while others prefer audio for lower bandwidth or to avoid being on camera. Discussing practical needs during the first contacts helps shape a plan that fits daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, eating concerns, bipolar-related issues, ADHD, and life changes. Panic disorder and panic attacks are included among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, often using cognitive behavioral techniques and short-term solution-focused strategies. She adapts methods to match what each person needs.
What is her professional background?
She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Science from York College of Pennsylvania, and she has twenty years of experience in the field.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC practicing in Pennsylvania and listed with the Pennsylvania LPC designation.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the United States can inquire about working together.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.