Susanne Sogar , LMHC

Susanne Sogar is a licensed mental health counselor based in Florida who guides adults through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. With training in EMDR and a background that spans several countries, she combines practical, strengths-based techniques with cultural awareness to support clients from diverse backgrounds.

She holds an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and is also an NCC, a nationally certified counselor recognized for meeting national standards of professional practice. Susanne emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship first, then helping clients identify strengths they may not yet recognize. Her approach is pragmatic and future-focused, aiming to translate insight into concrete strategies for daily life.

Raised in Germany and having lived abroad, Susanne honors each personâs cultural and spiritual identity and brings that sensitivity into sessions. She works with individuals facing trauma and abuse, depression, parenting and family concerns, issues related to intimacy and sexuality, ADHD, career stress, and other mood or anxiety disorders. Her practice prioritizes understanding, acceptance, and practical problem-solving so clients can move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Susanne often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR into her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and learning practical skills to change behaviors and emotions; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach that helps process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often used for trauma and abuse related concerns. She may also draw on solution-focused techniques that concentrate on small, achievable steps to create forward momentum.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Susanne discusses goals, preferences, and life context with each person to determine which methods fit best, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive to individual needs.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or messaging make it easier to access care from different locations and schedules. These options offer flexibility for busy lives, allow work with international clients, and enable consistent contact when in-person meetings are not possible, helping clients maintain continuity of care and focus on meaningful change.