Therapist profile
Dr. Susan Murati, LMHC, LCMHC
MA LMHC LCMHC - Stress and family concerns
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Narrative techniques
About Susan
Dr. Susan Murati is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and New Hampshire Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 19 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, trauma and workplace or career concerns. Her background includes work with multicultural issues and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods that help people change what isn’t working. Sessions focus on practical steps - identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, and noticing what matters most. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative techniques, and motivational interviewing to support change.
Her style is interactive and person-focused. People can expect a conversational approach that looks at current problems and past patterns that still cause trouble. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect.
Dr. Murati pays attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, and the stresses of parenting and adult relationships. She also addresses life transitions like midlife changes, career shifts, and the aftermath of trauma or loss.
Practical tools are part of most sessions. That might include behavior experiments, values work from ACT, and skills drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for managing strong emotions. She helps people set small goals and track progress over time.
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How her main approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going. It is helpful for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation for change; it can be useful for addictions and shifting habits. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will help clients decide which methods fit best based on their goals and what they prefer. That decision is collaborative and may change as therapy moves forward. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people choose a quieter time or a session that fits a work break. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and motivational interviewing techniques to work effectively in remote sessions, using exercises, values work, and behavior experiments that translate to everyday life.Areas of focus
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Languages
English
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Which concerns does she work with related to home life?
She addresses family-related problems, communication issues, caregiving strain, parenting stress, and relationship strain among adults.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and conversational. She combines CBT, ACT, narrative methods, and motivational interviewing to focus on practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional counseling experience working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and workplace concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is licensed as an LMHC and as an LCMHC in New Hampshire.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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