Therapist profile
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz, LISW, LCSW
LISW LCSW - Stress and family related concerns
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- Anxiety and depression
- Parenting support
- Trauma informed approaches
About Susan
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz is an LISW and an LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience. She practices in Utah and sees people for common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationship strain. She also works with issues related to parenting, self-esteem, addiction, ADHD, and caregiving challenges.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on identifying what feels most urgent and testing small changes. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behavior patterns, telling the story of a problem in new ways, and setting manageable goals to try between meetings.
Susan draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen carefully and follow the person’s lead. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking habits. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work appear when someone needs clear steps to start moving forward.
Her background includes work across a wide range of life stressors. That experience informs how she helps people cope with loss, trauma, chronic illness, and burnout. She also offers support around women’s issues, caregiving strain, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. The pace is practical and steady so adults juggling home responsibilities can try changes between sessions. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach prioritize what the client brings up and adapt the pace to immediate needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT online can include homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavior changes that fit into daily life.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which methods suit the client’s goals, needs, and preferences in a collaborative way. Plans are adjusted as progress and challenges show up over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around caregiving, work, and household demands because you do not need to travel. Some formats reduce screen time or shorten check-ins when schedules are tight. The focus is on practical, usable strategies that people can try between meetings and bring back to discuss in follow up sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Virginia, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, and related issues including caregiver stress and cancer-related concerns.
What is her basic approach in sessions?
She blends Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in clinical practice and has supported people through trauma, life changes, and long-term stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credentials LISW and LCSW and practices in Utah.
In which language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.