Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Susan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Susan
Susan Arvidson is a Minnesota-based licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people manage intense emotions and rebuild calm. She works with individuals facing anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and stress. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping callers make changes that matter in daily life.
She uses clear, concrete tools clients can try between sessions. That might mean learning skills to notice unhelpful thoughts, practicing actions that match personal values, or building better ways to communicate under pressure.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small steps that add up over time. With six years of clinical experience, Susan draws on a few different therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She combines acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive techniques and client-centered listening.
The result is a mix of skill teaching and steady support rather than one-size-fits-all advice. Susan often helps people sort through issues tied to trauma, mood disorders, personality challenges, and life changes like divorce or adoption concerns. She also addresses struggles such as low self-esteem, isolation, jealousy, and forgiveness.
The work can include building routine skills, changing unhelpful patterns, and practicing new responses when emotion rises. People who choose her can expect clear goals, collaborative planning, and measurable steps. Her Minnesota license - LPCC - is listed as part of her professional background.
Sessions are offered in English and arranged to fit each person’s schedule.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Susan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Susan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new, practical behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize acceptance skills, cognitive techniques, or a blend of methods and adjust as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls work well when visual cues matter, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break. Live chat or text messaging can support short check-ins, skill practice, or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, childcare, or busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Susan
What concerns does she help with?
She works with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, and stress among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends teaching practical skills with attentive listening, using straightforward exercises and collaborative problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of mood and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.