Susan Stever , LCSW

Susan Stever is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with over five years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, career transitions, and those processing physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her background includes several years working with the incarcerated population, where she supported pivotal, positive transitions using introspective behavioral analysis and practical behavior change strategies.

Susan's therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and inclusive. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels and emphasizing the individual strengths clients bring to therapy. Her work integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive methods so that conversations and treatment plans are tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.

Susan aims to empower people who are ready to pursue greater fulfillment and well-being. She guides clients through thoughtful reflection and actionable steps, helping them build skills and make meaningful changes. When someone is prepared to take that first step, Susan offers steady support and encouragement as they move forward.

Therapeutic approaches tailored for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions and focuses on identifying personal values to guide meaningful behavior changes. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where values-based action supports recovery.)

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support so clients can explore their own solutions and build self-awareness. This approach often helps with relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and processing emotional pain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT involves identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with daily challenges.)

Susan works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit best, adapting techniques to the client's needs, goals, and preferences. She treats finding the right method as part of the therapeutic process and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy with Susan provides greater flexibility for scheduling and accessing care from different locations. These options make it easier for people to engage in consistent work with a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other commitments.