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Susan Toth

Susan Toth

South Carolina

Experienced therapist for stress and sleep

  • 16 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LISW-CP
License
LISW-CP, South Carolina ยท 9445
NPI
1184348575
Based in
South Carolina
  • Client-centered
  • CBT use
  • Mindfulness tools

About Susan

Susan Toth is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and sleep problems. She holds a South Carolina LISW-CP credential and brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. Her manner is calm and practical, focused on clear steps people can try between sessions.

Susan uses a collaborative, client-centered style that encourages people to set goals that matter to them. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness strategies are used to reduce overwhelm and to improve attention to rest and sleep changes.

She often helps clients who are managing caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and complicated family dynamics. Addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and problems around communication and commitment are also within her areas of focus. Susan pays attention to how life transitions and parenting demands affect daily routines and sleep patterns.

In sessions she works on practical skills such as behavior changes, sleep-friendly routines, and clearer communication. Short-term solution-focused techniques are offered when people want concrete, immediate steps. Longer work can include examining attachment patterns and family of origin issues that keep people stuck.

Susan practices in South Carolina and conducts therapy in English. People interested in starting work with her can expect a straightforward intake process and a focus on realistic goals they can try right away.

Approaches used in online therapy and how they help

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and pace. The therapist listens closely and supports whatever goals the client wants to work toward, which can help with motivation and planning for better sleep and daily routines.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems. It offers specific strategies for reducing anxiety, breaking unhelpful habits, and changing routines that interfere with sleep.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve restful moments. These tools can be useful for nighttime worry and for managing stress during busy days.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can shift over time as goals change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins easier during a lunch break, while others prefer a full session at a quieter time. Because the biography did not specify which session formats are offered, confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Susan help with?

Susan supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on goals the client sets. She blends practical exercises with thoughtful conversation.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credential and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an SC LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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