- Focus on sleep
- Practical tools
- Collaborative approach
About Susan
Susan Shouse is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, sleep problems, anxiety, and life changes. She offers calm, practical support so clients can tackle day-to-day struggles and feel steadier in their routines.
She keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. Conversations aim to clarify goals, build manageable habits, and reduce things that get in the way of rest and functioning. She uses straightforward tools people can try between meetings.
With 26 years of practice as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - she has worked with a broad range of concerns. That includes depression, addiction, grief, relationship friction, and issues tied to identity and self-esteem. Susan pays attention to how stress and sleep affect mood and coping.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps clients shape short-term plans and longer-term strategies. Mindfulness, problem-solving, and practical behavior changes are often part of that work.
Susan describes her work as strengths-based and client-centered. She helps people notice what’s already working and build on it. The aim is steady improvement rather than quick fixes.
People considering therapy are encouraged to match their goals with the approach Susan offers. She works in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details so expectations are clear.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values. The therapist listens closely and helps people identify strengths and make choices that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Susan will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which online options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. They also let people try techniques and habits they plan to use at home so the work translates directly into daily life.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susan commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and parenting concerns, and many related topics listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, using clear goals, practical habit changes, and evidence-informed techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the platform before scheduling.
How much does therapy with her cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.