About Susan
Susan Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel doable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed. Susan uses short-term skills and longer-term work to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
She leans on practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to shift unhelpful thoughts. She also draws on acceptance-oriented methods to help people live by their values even when anxiety is present.
Background and approach
Her background includes six years of clinical work in Oregon. During that time she has supported people affected by trauma, addictions, anger, mood concerns, and issues around identity and sexuality. She has also assisted veterans and people with persistent mental health conditions and personality concerns.
In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through feelings and try new ways of coping. Expect a mix of skill practice, gentle challenge, and values-based planning. The pacing is set by each person’s needs.
Susan offers a range of session formats to fit busy lives, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She works in English and practices in Oregon. If someone is ready to start, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Susan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood going. It often involves practice between sessions and brief skill-building exercises.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person and on taking actions that match those values even when uncomfortable feelings appear. It emphasizes acceptance, mindfulness skills, and small steps toward a meaningful life.
Choosing the best therapy style is a collaborative process. Susan will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will try approaches that fit personality and practical needs, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and interactive skill practice. Phone calls can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins or moment-to-moment support during the week. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, school, caregiving, and other commitments.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Oregon
- Languages
- English
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