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Susan Gallagher, LMHC

Practical, person-focused help for anxiety and stress

8 years in practice · based in Washington · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Susan

Susan Gallagher is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington who uses practical, person-focused methods to help people manage anxiety and related concerns. She keeps sessions straightforward and compassionate so people can talk about what matters most without feeling judged.

Susan draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and take steps that match their values. She also uses client-centered work and solution-focused tools to build confidence and momentum for change.

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Background and approach

Many people come for help with stress, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also supports people facing career stress, intimacy-related worries, and issues linked to identity and relationships. Susan pays attention to issues such as attachment, caregiver strain, body image, and guilt or shame when those come up in sessions.

With eight years of post-licensure experience, Susan focuses on practical strategies that fit a person’s day-to-day life. Sessions often include short exercises, goal setting, and concrete skill building that can be practiced between meetings. The tone is collaborative and focused on what a person wants to change.

Susan accepts English-speaking and international clients and offers several remote formats. She encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and helps them find approaches that suit their needs.

Approach and online options for everyday challenges

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take meaningful steps that fit their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and support, giving people space to explore what matters most while a therapist follows their lead.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and working through exercises, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and connect from different locations.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Susan address?
She works with people facing anxiety, stress, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related worries and a wide range of identity and behavioral concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative with a focus on skills you can use right away. Sessions combine acceptance work, cognitive techniques, and client-centered conversation to meet immediate needs.
How much experience does she have?
Susan has eight years of experience since licensure working with adults on mood, anxiety, and stress-related issues. That experience shapes how she structures sessions and follows up on progress.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices with that credential in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients as well.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and the subscription option used; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English

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