Susana Deltoro , LPC

Susana Deltoro is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Southwest.

During her master’s graduate internship at Santa Maria Hostel in Houston, Texas, Susana concentrated on co-occurring disorders among women and families. She facilitated group therapy at both the intensive and outpatient level, supporting clients and their family members who were addressing addiction and co-occurring conditions. These experiences helped shape her collaborative, family-focused perspective.

Susana integrates a range of therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Theory. Her work is guided by a holistic, strength-based, person-centered approach that prioritizes each person’s unique resources and goals. She combines practical strategies with empathetic listening to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, mood concerns, identity and intimacy-related issues, parenting and blended-family dynamics, and other life transitions.

One of her guiding principles is reflected in this quote by Gordon B. Hinckley - "Being humble is recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others."

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Susana commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens actively and supports the client in exploring personal values, relationships, and life purpose.

She also employs Motivational Interviewing to help clients find internal motivation for change when facing ambivalence about relationships, substance use, or major life decisions. The choice of approach is collaborative - Susana and the client evaluate goals, preferences, and needs together to identify the best fit and make adjustments over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and on varied schedules. This range of options helps clients engage in ongoing work in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.