Susan Van Wazer , LPC

Susan Van Wazer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 30 years of clinical experience, bringing a steady and compassionate presence to people navigating life transitions, relationship struggles, trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and career questions. She draws on a family systems perspective to explore how patterns within relationships and family history shape current challenges, and she uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients make practical changes that align with their goals.

Susan has worked with a diverse range of people, including LGBQ individuals, young people, couples, families, and those pursuing recovery from psychological trauma. Her practice also addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, codependency, and midlife concerns. Over her career she has developed programs, supervised other therapists, and managed program administration, bringing both clinical and organizational experience to her work.

Having lived in settings that range from large cities to small towns, Susan blends flexibility with a down-to-earth approach. She seeks to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients can identify unrecognized patterns, process past hurts, and take concrete steps toward meaningful change. Susan is committed to supporting people as they work toward greater resilience, purpose, and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Susan Van Wazer integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online formats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist's empathic presence and respect for each individual's experience, helping people feel heard and supported while they explore their values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and promote healthier habits. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and self-compassion, offering tools to manage stress, cope with difficult emotions, and increase resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Susan collaborates with clients to clarify goals, assess what resonates, and adapt methods to individual needs and preferences so that therapy fits each person's life and values. This process is shared and flexible rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy with Susan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make care more accessible for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living far from in-person services. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions more flexibly, and support clients in real time as they work toward change.