Therapist profile
Susan Rhodes, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW LCSW - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT informed
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Susan
Susan Rhodes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and related issues such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Susan writes plainly and works directly. She asks about what feels most urgent and then maps out clear next steps. Conversations focus on actions clients can try between sessions, practical coping strategies, and connections to outside resources when needed.
Her background includes work in varied settings and with diverse populations. That breadth shows up in concrete tools she offers - personal inventories, step-by-step plans for recovery, and action-focused tasks that support change. She favors approaches that help people notice patterns and test new behaviors.
Susan often helps people sort through loss, major life changes, and the daily weight of parenting and family responsibilities. She talks about grief, pain, and depression in straightforward terms and guides people through practical steps to manage those experiences.
Outside of clinical work she trains for marathons, cooks, takes day trips, and works on community projects. She brings a direct, open-minded manner to sessions and expects active participation from the people she sees.
How sessions work
How Susan Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person and following their priorities. It supports people who need a place to sort their thoughts and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It breaks problems into manageable steps and helps people test new ways of thinking and acting, useful for anxiety, depression, and some parenting stress.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change. It uses short conversations to boost motivation and plan concrete next steps, which can be helpful for addictions and recovery-oriented goals.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Teletherapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as fitting a session into a work break or avoiding travel time. The profile mentions teletherapy and flexible scheduling, but confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions let people focus on practical tasks and homework between meetings without needing extra travel.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Vermont
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she typically address?
Susan works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and related problems such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, practical style that focuses on steps, personal inventories, and actions to support recovery. Sessions emphasize clear strategies people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in a range of settings with diverse populations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats handled?
The biography notes teletherapy and flexibility in scheduling; confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.
How does payment and fees work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.