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Susan Arvidson

Compassionate, practical therapy for overwhelmed parents

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Susan

Susan Arvidson is a licensed professional clinical counselor who focuses on issues that often come up for people feeling overwhelmed. She offers straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at helping parents and caregivers find clearer ways to cope and communicate.

Susan uses simple tools to help clients notice what matters most and take small, doable steps toward change.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people make space for difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals. Sessions tend to focus on real-life problems and everyday coping strategies.

Discussions cover communication, anger, intimacy-related issues, and challenges around adoption, fostering, or family transitions when those topics arise. She also supports people dealing with trauma, PTSD symptoms, and personality-related concerns. With six years of clinical experience, Susan blends client-centered listening with skills-based practice.

That means she listens first, then offers tools that fit each person’s situation. Her Minnesota license is LPCC 4885, and she conducts work in English. Parents reading this can expect clear explanations, practical homework when helpful, and a steady approach to building lasting skills.

The process moves at the client’s pace, with attention to safety and realistic steps toward better day-to-day functioning.

How Susan’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take small actions toward what matters most. It is useful for worry, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It often includes practical exercises between sessions.

Susan approaches online work collaboratively. She listens first to understand a person’s goals and challenges, then suggests approaches that fit those needs. Together the therapist and client decide whether ACT, CBT, or a client-centered frame makes the most sense, and they adjust as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around busy family schedules and to continue care from home. Many clients find the variety helpful - some prefer real-time conversations while others use messaging for brief check-ins and skill practice.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and family-related challenges listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centered listening with practical, skills-based methods to help people manage emotions and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Susan has six years of professional experience providing counseling and psychotherapy services.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed professional clinical counselor, MN LPCC 4885, practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English

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