Susan Urtz , LMHC, LCMHC

Susan Urtz is a licensed mental health therapist practicing in Florida with 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples, and family systems. She focuses on helping people find constructive solutions that support more positive and productive lives, guiding clients through challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, and family conflict.

She brings steady compassion and respect for diverse life experiences to her work, emphasizing a whole-person approach that considers emotional, relational, and practical factors. In therapy she combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and pursue clearly defined goals.

Urtz holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials, professional licenses that authorize her to practice mental health counseling. She believes people retain some measure of control over their lives and can change elements that are not working for them. Those who are ready for change are invited to engage in a collaborative process in which she accompanies them through the steps of growth and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Susan Urtz draws from several evidence-based approaches to support clients in an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which is helpful for anxiety, mood challenges, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, known as ACT, encourages values-based action and learning to accept difficult thoughts or feelings while moving toward meaningful goals, useful for persistent stress, avoidance, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. The process is flexible and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or work. Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their routine and comfort level while maintaining continuity of care.