Therapist profile
Susan Jordan-Kertzner, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT techniques
About Susan
Susan Jordan-Kertzner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 19 years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD, grief, and questions about career and life purpose. She also works with concerns related to LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, and postpartum depression.
Her sessions are practical and interactive. She listens to what is happening at home and helps people sort priorities. Conversations often include problem-solving, behavior changes, and skills to manage overwhelm. The approach is direct and aimed at making everyday life easier.
In her background she combines several therapeutic viewpoints. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work around connection and closeness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques may be used for emotional regulation and values-based changes.
Susan has worked with adults through career shifts, separation, caregiving stress, and midlife questions. She also supports people coping with panic attacks, impulsivity, isolation, and the specific demands of first responder or veteran experiences. Sessions can include coaching-style conversations about goals and next steps.
People who choose her can expect a mix of short-term skills work and deeper exploration when needed. She tailors the pace to the person in front of her and focuses on clear, achievable steps to improve daily functioning.
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How her approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can help with stress, life changes, and decisions about work or parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is useful for panic, depression, and daily coping. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns of connection and trust in relationships and can be helpful when communication and closeness are strained.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then try techniques that fit. That collaborative process allows methods to be adjusted as progress is tracked and needs shift.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between responsibilities. Some techniques translate well to video or phone work, such as skills training from CBT or ACT exercises, while relational patterns can be addressed through guided conversation and homework. Discuss session length and format when scheduling to find a routine that suits daily life.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people with parenting strain, caregiver stress, communication problems, and issues that affect home life such as separation or divorce.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
Her style is interactive and practical. Sessions focus on skills, problem-solving, and clear next steps that apply to everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and coach with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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